ALDI Cares Community Grants from the ALDI chain of grocery stores, awards grants of $250 – $5,000 to community projects in the United States that address one of their three focus areas – Children’s Health and Wellness, Food Insecurity, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Applications are accepted from February 1 – December 15 of each year and reviewed as they’re received. ALDI recommends that applicants submit their request at least 8 weeks prior to the date when funding is needed.
Applications must be submitted under the closest ALDI store.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Public or private K-12 schools
- Native American Tribes
Applicant organizations must be vetted through the application platform YourCause.
Focus Areas
ALDI will accept applications for projects that address one of their three focus areas:
Children’s Health and Wellness – Improving the physical, social, and mental health of youth through education, art, sports, and afterschool programming
Food Insecurity – Lack of consistent access to healthy food
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Breaking down systemic barriers and promoting equitable access to opportunities
Allowable Activities
ALDI does not limit the activities allowed under this grant beyond addressing one of their focus areas. However, they do not fund:
- Individuals or families
- Political candidates, organizations, or activities
- Religious activities to promote any religious doctrine
- Research
- Fundraisers or events for individuals, colleges, or fraternities/sororities
