At RTX, we have the ability and the responsibility to use our unique capabilities and scale to make the world a better place…one connection at a time. We deliver on this through Connect Up – our corporate social responsibility initiative to drive transformative, generational impact. By connecting talented, purpose-driven people, we strive to lift up underserved communities, inspire the workforce of the next generation, and build a more equitable, prosperous world.

Giving Requests
RTX has aligned our charitable giving around the following impact areas:

Lifelong Learning: We believe that safeguarding the future of aerospace and defense begins with nurturing the endless curiosity that leads to lifelong learning. By partnering with leading organizations that cultivate STEM skills, innovation, and diverse thinking, we are connecting with students to expand the scope of what’s possible and building a career-ready, diverse talent pipeline for the workforce of the future.

Honoring Service: We connect with and support the men and women who keep us safe every day by investing in programs that help veterans identify career opportunities as they transition to the civilian workforce, keep military families connected, and inspire their children through STEM education to become the innovators of the future.

Supporting Communities: We are committed to driving local community impact through strategic investments and partnerships that address environmental and social welfare issues (e.g. food insecurity) to create a more equitable and secure future generations. We seek to connect deeply with the communities where we live and work to provide the resources needed to help them thrive.

RTX partners with nonprofit organizations globally who align with these pillars and  focus on STEM education, honor our service members and their families, and support our communities where we live and work. Our pillars are also focused on advancing underrepresented groups by making long-lasting community impacts for racially and ethnically marginalized communities.

If your organization’s mission aligns with our focus areas, we welcome you to submit a request for support.

Note: Our application for unsolicited grants is open from June 1 through August 2, annually. Grant requests submitted unsolicited through this platform will be reviewed within 60 days of your submission. All requests that are approved will be included in our budgeting cycle for the following calendar year.  
To be considered for funding, nonprofit organizations must meet the following criteria:

• The program in which funds are requested must align to one of RTX’ three pillars.
• The organization must be a permanent, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization or international equivalent and can provide financial statements from the previous year. 
• The organization is not a private foundation.
• Confirm agreement with RTX anti-discrimination policy:
  • The organization affirms it does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status in any of its activities or operations.

Funding will not be considered for the following purposes:

• Memorials
• Requests that benefit individuals or families
• Fraternal, labor or social organizations
• Sports teams, sport events, sporting capital campaigns, and scholarships designated for athletes
• Gifts, door prizes or raffles
• Sports equipment 
• Political candidates, campaigns or organizations
• Faith-based organizations for religious purposes
• Deficit reduction

Our grant application platform is not the approved method to process the following requests:

• Memberships to organizations such as Professional Societies, Semi-professional Societies and Industry Clubs, Trade Associations, Chambers of Commerce, and other clubs where such memberships relate primarily to the business and is considered beneficial to the business.
• Corporate Sponsorships that are not run by a 501(c)3
• College and University research and sponsored research
• Sponsorship of a conference or event hosted by a 501(c)3 trade or professional organization
• Golf tournament sponsorships