Best Buy Community Grants 2017 🎁 Best

Eligible nonprofits had to be located within 50 miles of a Best Buy facility (store, distribution center, or corporate office).

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

Computer programming and mobile app development.

The grants supported hands-on learning that helped teens build "21st-century skills" through various technology disciplines, including: Eligible nonprofits had to be located within 50

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.

Graphic design, digital photography, and videography. Creative Tech: Music production, gaming, and 3D printing. Notable 2017 Recipients Computer programming and mobile app development

Awards typically averaged $5,000 , with a maximum limit of $10,000 per grant.