The Thriving Communities Grant Program is designed to promote sustainability initiatives, workforce development programs, and community resiliency efforts across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network.

For more information, please refer to the grant's FAQs, found here.

Eligibility

To be eligible, an organization must meet the below criteria:

• Qualifies as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based off one of the following charitable criteria:
  • A public 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as listed in the IRS Master File
  • A state, county or municipal government entity and seeks funding to serve the needs of the community at large.
• Operate and be located within NS network (Note: Organizations closest to our track will receive priority during review. Organizations should generally be within 30 miles of our main line).
• Aligns with Norfolk Southern’s Corporate Giving Safety Focus Area

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the application portal, here.

Contact

For assistance setting up a Company portal account (Note: government entities applying for a Safety First grant must use this option), click here.

For assistance with Multi-Factor Authentication: Click Here or contact 888-835-9207 (Monday–Friday | 8 AM–5 PM ET) for support.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on August 3, 2026.