Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation National Grant

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) supports projects that help youth* with disabilities develop leadership and employment skills through their National Grant program. They award 6 – 12 grants each year, ranging from $10,000 – $100,000. Grants may also be for 1 – 3 year periods.

Applications are accepted July 15 – November 1. Funding decisions are made in March of the following year and money dispersed on April 1.

*MEAF defines youth in this context as individuals up to age 26.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to organizations in the United States who:

  • Have a 501(c)3 tax designation
  • Operate on a national scale OR
  • Have a plan to replicate and share their project on a national scale
  • Primarily work with young people with disabilities or disabled young veterans transitioning to post-service life

Project

Eligible projects must:

  • Help disabled youth develop skills needed to gain employment OR
  • Develop tools that lower barriers to allow employers to hire disabled youth
  • Advance inclusive, competitive employment practices that put youth with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers
  • Have a well developed plan to evaluate, replicate, and share their project

Excluded Activities

MEAF does not fund:

  • Capital campaigns and building funds
  • Projects focused only on research
  • Political activities
  • Religious activities
  • Fundraising events
  • Purchase of equipment or devices for individuals unless part of a larger project

Funding Strategies

At this time, MEAF is focused on the following strategies:

  • Inclusive Education – Quality educational opportunities that prepare youth with disabilities for the workforce
  • Increasing the Talent Pipeline – Focusing on unique abilities to prepare youth with disabilities for in-demand jobs
  • Mentoring & Internships – Creating opportunities for youth with disabilities to participate in mentoring and internship programs
  • School-Industry Partnership – Creating equitable opportunities for education and employment through partnerships
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