Avery Dennison Foundation Grant

The Avery Dennison Foundation is a global philanthropic organization that supports nonprofit and non-governmental organizations through strategic grantmaking focused on communities experiencing the highest need. The Foundation aligns its funding with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and emphasizes three primary impact areas: education access, environmental sustainability, and secure livelihoods. Nearly ninety percent of the Foundation’s projects are outside of the United States, demonstrating its international commitment to supporting underserved populations and addressing global disparities. The education access priority area focuses on increasing equitable access to education for marginalized populations. Grants support programs that reduce barriers to primary, secondary, post-secondary, and vocational education, with particular attention to women, girls, and communities underserved due to race, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, or geography. Projects that directly expand learning opportunities and enrollment are strongly supported, reflecting the Foundation’s belief in education as a pathway to empowerment and long-term community well-being. In the environmental sustainability priority area, the Foundation funds programs aimed at improving climate resilience, mitigation, and adaptation. Supported projects include initiatives that promote community awareness of responsible environmental practices such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable packaging. Additionally, the Foundation supports efforts to strengthen ecosystems and communities’ ability to withstand the impacts of climate change, contributing both environmental and economic benefits. The secure livelihoods priority area emphasizes economic inclusion, workforce development, and gender equity. The Foundation funds programs that expand employment opportunities for marginalized communities, with an emphasis on women’s workforce participation and empowerment. Grants support workforce development programs, entrepreneurship training, and vocational education that foster economic stability and reduce disparities rooted in gender, race, or disability. By addressing structural barriers to employment, the Foundation works to improve the quality of life for underserved populations. Grantmaking decisions also account for the level of need in the proposed service area, often referencing the United Nations Development Program Human Development Index. The Foundation prioritizes partners that demonstrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in both organizational leadership and program implementation. ADF does not support conferences, fundraising events, for-profit ventures, political organizations, or religious groups for sectarian purposes. Applications that do not align with its funding scope, such as scholarships or endowments, are also ineligible. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with funding decisions made quarterly. The application process begins with the submission of an eligibility form through the Foundation’s online portal. After staff review for alignment, applicants may be invited to submit a full proposal. The Foundation follows up with applicants for additional information if needed and communicates all final decisions through the portal. This process ensures that organizations save time by confirming eligibility early and remain informed throughout the decision-making cycle.

Applicants should demonstrate alignment with impact areas and emphasize DEI and benefits for marginalized communities.