Shaw Industries Group’s Community Grants Program

Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading global flooring manufacturer based in Dalton, Georgia, sponsors the Community Grants program as part of its long-standing commitment to civic engagement and corporate responsibility. The company, which employs approximately 18,000 associates globally and maintains a diverse brand portfolio including Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, and others, seeks to build stronger communities through volunteerism, workforce development, and local partnerships. The Shaw Community Grants program is designed to support nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and youth extracurricular initiatives in communities where Shaw associates live and work. Its core objectives include supporting local education, particularly in STEM areas like engineering and manufacturing, workforce development programs, and agencies affiliated with United Way. The grant program also includes sponsorships for youth activities, particularly when multiple children of Shaw associates are involved. Grants may be awarded in the form of financial support or donated products. The average grant to nonprofit organizations in 2023 was approximately $1,500. For youth extracurricular sponsorships tied to Shaw associate participation, funding typically ranged between $100 and $500. The total number of approved grants in 2023 was around 200, indicating a broad commitment to community engagement. Eligible applicants must be either 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) nonprofit organizations listed in the IRS Master File, government entities at the state, county, or municipal level, or educational institutions including public or private K-12 schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, and universities. Organizations must operate in the United States and preferably within communities where Shaw associates reside or work. All applications are submitted online and require full completion to be considered. Only one submission is recommended per organization per year, though exceptions may be granted in cases of emergency or significant need. The 2025 grant cycle includes multiple rolling deadlines: February 1, April 1, June 15, August 15, and November 1, 2025. Applications may be submitted at any point during the funding cycle, with reviews conducted at the close of each deadline. Approved financial grants will be disbursed via check to the organization’s listed mailing address within four weeks of approval, while product grants will be coordinated separately. All final funding decisions are made by the grant committee and communicated via email. All applications must be submitted through Shaw’s online portal, and while Shaw reserves the right to discontinue the program at any time, the rolling structure and annual cadence suggest a recurring pattern. For questions or additional information, applicants can contact the team via contributions@shawinc.com.

Submit online in full; no partial submissions will be considered. Decisions are final and communicated via email. Grant committee reviews applications at the end of each submission period.