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The health and well-being of children and their families is the primary focus of Just Born’s corporate giving program.  We make grants in these areas:

• Arts and Cultural Events – programs designed to make the arts more accessible to a wider audience and those specifically targeted to educating underserved youth in the community.
• Education – programs that enhance the curriculum of the local school system, with particular interest in programs that help underprivileged and underserved children.
• Health and Human Services – we support the United Way; social service programs that serve the basic needs of low-income people, senior citizens and the differently abled; social welfare programs that promote character building and healthy choices among our youth; programs that encourage safe and healthy neighborhoods and programs that promote equal opportunity for socially and economically disadvantaged children and families.
• Community Development – programs and organizations which foster job creation, community development and housing
• Environmental Education – programs available to school children and the community at large.

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Grant Recipients will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment or retaliation) based on a person’s sex, pregnancy, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigrant status, military status, veteran’s status, mental or physical disability or handicap, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, the use of a guide or support animal or membership in any other protected group. 

We have two yearly grant cycles; proposals must be submitted by June 30, for grants allocated in September, and by December 31 for grants allocated in March.

CLICK HERE for an online application.

CLICK HERE to return to a saved application or to submit a grant summary report.
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Just Born Quality Confections strives to bring sweetness to the communities where we live and work. Our corporate granting program allows us to be a catalyst for change by bringing smiles to our community, nurturing kids, helping families in need, and being a collaborative partner.

When applying for our grants, please know, particular interest will be paid to programs that specifically help underprivileged, underserved, and underrepresented children and families.

Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives and can only be fully realized by pledging to value all people, all races, all cultures, all religions, all love, all genders and all abilities, because Together We Are Better. As part of our commitment to DEI, we will provide at least 15% of our funds to non-profits with diverse leadership reflecting the communities they serve.

Grant Size

Grants range in size from $1,000 – $10,000. The average grant is between $2,500 – $5,000. If you are a new grantee, the average grant is $2,500. Please know, the amount awarded may be different than what is requested due to the availability of funds.

Timeline

We have two yearly grant cycles.

Cycle #1

• Opens January 1st
• Closes June 30th
• Reviewed by End of August or Early September
• Notification & Allocation by End of September

Cycle #2

• Opens July 1st
• Closes December 31st
• Reviewed by End of February or Early March
• Notification & Allocation by End of March

Eligibility

Geographic Locations Eligible for Just Born Quality Confections Grants:

• Northampton County, PA
• Lehigh County, PA
• 10 Mile Radius of Goldenberg’s® Peanut Chews® Plant in the State of Pennsylvania

As a general rule, Just Born Quality Confections is unable to provide grants to the following:

• Community events or festivals
• Fraternal, athletic, and social clubs or programs
• Contributions directly to individuals
• Animal Shelters
• Churches or Religious Programs

Please review our DEI Statement

Our Pledge to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Vision

• Just Born’s Vision is to create a workplace where every associate feels inspired and confident to bring their whole selves to work.   

Purpose

• Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives which can only be fully realized if Just Born values every individual we touch.    

To pursue this vision:

• We will act boldly with integrity, authenticity and humility 
• We will listen with intent, curiosity and a passion to learn and grow  
• We will lift all voices and create an equitable environment for all

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Apply to the Grant Program

We provide grants in the following areas:

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Providing academic opportunities for youth in our community helps to prepare them for a stable and productive future. Just Born Quality Confections is dedicated to supporting organizations that provide or supplement a high-quality education. 

Programs supported by our Education grants include, but are not limited to:

• Early Childhood Education
• School Readiness
• Early Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities
• Literacy Initiatives – Especially those aimed at reading by a 3rd grade level
• STEM/STEAM Initiatives
• Summer Learning Opportunities
• College Preparatory Programs
• Career Readiness Programs
• Programs that improve & increase academic achievement, school attendance, and positive social behavior
• Inclusion programs

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Programs supported by our Health and Human Service grants include, but are not limited to:

Nutrition and Food Access

• Programs that increase access to sufficient and nutritious food
• Meal service programs that ensure homebound people have access to nutritious food
• Projects that increase cold storage and handling or that make other modifications necessary to serve more people

Health Care Needs

• Providing medical care to unhoused populations
• Nurse Family Partnership programs
• Health Education Programs
• Mobile Healthcare Programs
• Mindfulness and Mental Health Initiatives
• Pediatric Therapy Programs – (e.g.: Equine and Developmental therapy…)
• Programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Programs enabling older adults to remain independent

Trauma, Abuse, and Safety

• Programs that support trauma informed practices
• Programs that reduce the long-term traumatic effects of abuse and exposure to community violence.
• Domestic violence programs that provide safe shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and other support services.
• Shelter for those fleeing physical, mental, economic, and sexual abuse.
• Prevention and treatment programs that strive to reduce, and alleviate the effects of, sexual and physical abuse and human trafficking
• Drug education and prevention programs

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Programs supported by our Community Building grants include, but are not limited to:

Housing

• Stable affordable housing for individuals, children, and families
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid Re-housing programs that include case management, limited financial assistance, job services, and career development
• Housing for veterans, young adults with developmental disabilities, those escaping domestic violence, and other vulnerable populations
• Services that allow young adults with disabilities and seniors to live independently at home

Workforce Development

• Job-training programs that collaborate with local businesses to educate students on high-priority occupations and career pathways. Particular interest will be placed on programs supporting workforce development in the field of manufacturing.
• Life-skills and job-readiness training
• Hard and soft-skills training
• Paid internship opportunities
• Opportunities for young adults with disabilities who are transitioning from a school environment into the workplace
• Programs to reduce recidivism and encourage job readiness

Financial Literacy and Economic Stability
Financial coaching programs to help participants decrease debt, increase savings, and set long-term financial goals.
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Programs supported by our Environmental, Conservation & Sustainability grants include, but are not limited to:

• Programs to protect and restore our waterways and preserve land
• Opportunities for children to participate in nature-based programming
• Environmental education initiatives
• Waste reduction and recycling programs

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Programs supported by our Arts and Culture grants include, but are not limited to:

• Music and art education
• Improving access to the arts
• Participation in visual, theatrical and musical arts
• Conservation of arts and culture
• Art therapy

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