We lift each other up to elevate what matters
Corporate Responsibility at Bell
We know that our work has the power to transform lives, and we always strive to go beyond what is expected. This is just as true for our responsibility to help our communities, our cities and other citizens of the world.
Our corporate giving priorities
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Supporting our Heroes
Integrity. Trust. Respect. Commitment to excellence. We see these values in our current and former servicemen and women. They're our friends, our family, our coworkers and our heroes. We proudly support those who have served and continue to protect our communities and nation.
Investing in our Future
Career days, STEM events, mentoring, robotics, drone competitions - we do it all. Our education committee and employees are always teaching and challenging students to be the creators and leaders of tomorrow.
Inspiring Humanity
We are committed to strengthening the communities where our employees work and live by forming strong partnerships with national and local non-profit organizations that focus on health and human services.
Request for donations
At Bell, we are committed to building meaningful partnerships and strengthening the communities where our employees live and work. Through our Corporate Giving Program, we proudly continue to deepen our relationships with nonprofit partners to advance their vital work. We are also open to discover new programs from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that align with our core pillars: Supporting Our Heroes, Investing in Our Future, and Inspiring Humanity.
Grant Applications
Our grant application window for the 2027 funding cycle is officially open. If your organization aligns with our mission and meets our latest guidelines, we invite you to submit your application by September 30, 2026.
2027 Funding Guidelines
Thank you for your dedication to creating positive change within the community. Bell values the deep, established relationships with our local non-profit partners who help us drive community impact. While our corporate giving funds are limited and highly competitive, we are open to discovering new, impactful programs. We invite eligible organizations to submitan application for consideration during our open grant cycle.
Eligibility Requirements
Established Non-Profit Status: Organizations must be recognized public charities under Section 501(c)(3) ofthe IRS code. Start-ups must have held this status for a minimum of three years.
Regulatory Compliance: Organizations must be fully compliant with the IRS at the time of application and remain in compliance throughout the duration of the grant year.
Independent from Business: Grant requests cannot be tied to any active or pending Bell business transaction.
Timeline: Grant applications must follow our formal cycle. The portal for 2027 grant funding is now open through September 30, 2026.
Ineligible Requests
To maximize our community footprint and help manage expectations during our competitive application process, please review the categories that fall outside our current funding scope:
- Organizations whose practices align with discrimination based on race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or national origin
- Individual personal causes
- Religious entities (such as churches and seminaries) where funds directly support religious activities
- Political campaigns, candidates, causes, or fraternal/self-segregated organizations
- Recreational groups, including athletic teams, sporting events, bands, social clubs, volunteer fire departments, or 501(c)(19) veterans' groups
Employees give back
With ‘Lift Each Other Up’ as one of our core company values, we believe in devoting time to personal causes, volunteering alongside our peers and educating ourselves about new issues. From grand gestures to small actions, we're here to serve our community. Employees lift up our community to elevate what matters through:
- Community Outreach & Volunteerism
- Annual Giving Campaigns
- Textron Donation Matching Program
- Paid Time Off for Volunteering
Textron's corporate responsibility report
Explore Textron’s Corporate Responsibility Report which provides details about our activities to minimize our company’s environmental footprint, champion the health, safety, career development and engagement of our employees, steer our business on the right legal and ethical course and improve the communities in which we work and live.
Bell and Textron are committed to acting responsibly, safely and ethically as we conduct our business and build and maintain relationships with our customers, employees, business partners, suppliers, shareholders and our communities.
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Community news
We’re proud to be seen serving our community and partnering with organizations that drive meaningful change. Here’s a snap shot of how we Elevate What Matters in our communities.
