Unlike many national grants, applications were reviewed by local Best Buy teams and store employees to ensure funding met specific community needs. Focus Areas & Activities
In addition to local grants, Best Buy awarded nearly $2 million to 11 national partners, including Girls Who Code , Common Sense Media , the GRAMMY Foundation , and Hispanic Heritage Foundation . best buy community grants 2017
The grants supported hands-on learning that helped teens build "21st-century skills" through various technology disciplines, including: Unlike many national grants, applications were reviewed by
Eligible nonprofits had to be located within 50 miles of a Best Buy facility (store, distribution center, or corporate office). Awards typically averaged $5,000 , with a maximum
Awards typically averaged $5,000 , with a maximum limit of $10,000 per grant.
Winners included organizations such as Techbridge Girls , After-School All-Stars Philadelphia , and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston . Eligibility & Timeline (2017)
Organizations were required to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or public agencies (like schools or libraries) with a proven track record of serving diverse youth populations.