Foundation staff solicits proposals for all major grants (of over $100,000). All requests for funding of less than $100,000 must be submitted through PepsiCo Foundation's Letter of Interest process. Details can be found at the bottom of this page.

Requests are evaluated on a rolling basis. We ask for your patience while your request is being reviewed, because consideration regularly takes several months during peak times. Once a decision has been made, applicant organizations will be contacted and may be invited to submit a proposal if their program is a fit.

Only programs that meet specific guidelines and further the strategic goals and objectives within PepsiCo Foundation's focus areas will be considered for funding. Please be sure to read the foundation's focus areas and Grant Guidelines to check your eligibility before submitting an application.

The Foundation's focus areas and priorities include:

• Health—Food security; improved and optimum nutrition; energy balance
• Environment—Water security; sustainable agriculture; adaptive approaches to climate change
• Education—Access to education, dropout prevention and skills training for the underserved; women's empowerment

1. Recipient organizations must be registered and have an official tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the equivalent.
2. PepsiCo Foundation does not make grants to:
   • Individuals
   • Private charities or foundations
   • Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not eligible for tax-deductible support
   • Religious organizations
   • Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
   • Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, color, citizenship, disability, disabled veteran status, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military service or status or Vietnam-era veteran status
   • Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation
   • Endowments or capital campaigns
   • Playgrounds, sports fields or equipment
   • Film, music, TV, video and media production companies
   • Sports sponsorships
   • Performing arts tours
   • Association memberships
3. To be eligible for PepsiCo Foundation funding, an organization's primary focus must be in the areas of:
   • Health
   • Environment
   • Education
4. In evaluating funding requests, the Foundation will consider only those proposals that meet the following criteria:
   • The extent to which the request addresses specific goals, methodologies and approaches
   • The degree to which the request advances or fulfills PepsiCo Foundation stated goals and priorities
   • Evidence of proven success in the field or scope of work specific to the request
   • A method by which to measure and track impact and progress

If you are seeking a grant of less than $100,000, you must first submit a brief Letter of Interest that answers the questions below. Please submit this letter via e-mail only to pepsico.foundation@pepsico.com. Include the name of your organization and the project name in the subject of the e-mail. Do not exceed the allotted word count for each question/answer and respond only to the questions asked.

Attachments will not be opened or accepted. Do not mail requests directly to PepsiCo Foundation. Only Letter of Interest requests submitted to the correct e-mail will be eligible for consideration.

Requests should align with PepsiCo Foundation's focus areas and objectives. Please keep in mind our goal of reaching and providing support to underserved regions across the globe.

You will be contacted and invited to submit a proposal only if your program is a fit with PepsiCo Foundation. If you are invited to submit a formal proposal, please understand there is no guarantee your request will be funded. Your proposal will be evaluated along with other invited proposals within the budget available.

Your Letter of Interest must include this information:

Name of Nonprofit Organization

501(c)(3)#

Contact Name, Title

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

1. Which specific PepsiCo Foundation focus area does your project or program address (e.g., Health, Environment, Education)?
2. Generally describe the project or program, its goal and objectives, how you intend to implement it and the timeframe. (350 words or less)
3. Describe how this project is innovative and/or develops a best practice. Can the project be replicated/scaled up, and how will it be sustained? Who are your collaborators? (200 words or less)
4. Describe the intended impact and how you will measure results. (100 words or less)
5. What is the expected total cost for this project or program?
6. What is the amount of the grant you seek from PepsiCo Foundation? What percentage of your organization's annual budget does this account for?