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Tennant Company Foundation
Since 1972, the Tennant Company Foundation has supported nonprofit organizations that share our commitment to creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. The Foundation plays a key role in advancing our Thriving People. Healthy Planet. sustainability framework by investing in our communities to drive positive impact. Through general operating and program grants to eligible organizations, our approach is informed by community input, partner dialogue, regional needs, and our corporate giving focus areas.
Our Focus Areas
We prioritize giving that supports long-term, systemic change in three strategic areas:
Workforce
Development
We invest in education, skills training, and workforce development programs that prepare individuals for meaningful careers. As a global manufacturing company, we are committed to closing the skills gap in manufacturing and STEM fields, expanding access to opportunity, and eliminating barriers to employment, especially for underrepresented communities.
Environmental Sustainability
We support projects that protect natural resources, promote environmental education, and build long-term climate resilience. In alignment with our net-zero by 2040 commitment, we invest in initiatives that reduce pollution, conserve ecosystems, and promote equitable access to nature and outdoor spaces.
Vibrant Communities
& Shared Spaces
We believe strong communities are built around clean, inclusive, and welcoming shared spaces. We support programs that revitalize public places, promote access to the arts and culture, and address the social determinants of health, ensuring that people and communities can thrive together.
Foundation Grant Application Process
Application Timeline
The Tennant Foundation Board of Directors conducts two grant review cycles per year to consider requests for program and general operating grants.
| Application Deadline | Funding to Organization |
| March 21, 2025 | June 27, 2025 |
| September 19, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
Application Criteria
Proposals are researched by a consultant through a process which may include on-site evaluations and written reviews. Only 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable nonprofit organizations with no religious or political affiliations are eligible for funding consideration. The Foundation will conduct a regular review against the criteria for continuing grantees by category of funding.
Tennant Company Foundation Application Criteria
- Ability to serve the special needs of a given community and have proven to have a significant impact upon that community.
- Reasonable project and organizational objectives including long-range plans and a method of program evaluation.
- Prior receipt of broad-based community support.
- Sound fiscal policies, competent management staff, and an involved Board of Directors.
- U.S. nonprofit charitable organizations.
Priority will be given to the following:
- Nonprofit organizations with Tennant employee involvement; and
- Geographical focus in terms of where Tennant employees live and work and to what extent the applicant offers its services to Tennant communities.
- Requests from organizations which have been previously funded by the Tennant Foundation. It's expected that the Foundation will continue to limit new funding to ensure that adequate monies are available to fund previously funded grantees.
The following will not normally be considered for funding:
As such, the Foundation discourages organizations that fall within any of the following categories from submitting grant requests due to the very low probability of receiving a grant.
- Organizations located outside the areas where Tennant has a concentration of employees.
- Organizations funded by United Way.
- Nonprofits also funded through umbrella organizations.
- Organizations and programs designed to influence legislation or elect candidates to public office.
- National organizations without active local chapters.
- Religious organizations for religious purposes.
- Individuals.
- Elementary and secondary schools.
- Trips or tours.
- Tickets, tables, or advertising for benefit purposes.
