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MILLIKEN & COMPANY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

IMPROVING LIVES AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES

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The Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation serves the communities where we operate around the globe. With local reach and high impact, the Foundation provides financial support for nonprofits that align with our Purpose and Values.

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Visit the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Grants Portal

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Guidelines for the Requesting Organization


  • Should be an IRS-recognized charitable organization, 501(c)(3).
  • Should use funds to support the organization’s work. Events to raise funds will not be considered. See below for more information on requesting event sponsorship.
  • Click here to learn more about the Foundation, our Giving Pillars, history and governance, programs, and more. 
  • Click here to download the 2025 Community Grant Application questions. Use this as a worksheet to pre-populate your application.
  • Click here to join the 2025 Community Grants Informational Session on 10/29
  • Click here to join the 2025 Community Grants Informational Session on 11/12

Application Process


  • Grant applications can be submitted starting November 1 for consideration for the following year’s grants.
  • Click the “Learn More” button above to access the online grant portal between November 1 and January 31. We use YourCause/GrantsConnect by Blackbaud to manage applications.
    • New users should “Sign up” to create an account.
    • Existing users should “Sign in” to access current and past applications. 
    • Use the “Forgot password?” or “Need assistance?” options for help.
  • Once the grant window closes on January 31, we review all applications and present them to the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Grants Review Committee and Board of Directors.
  • Grant recipients will be notified in April.
  • Our aim is to provide grant funding to all approved requests by May 31.

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