Nonprofits gain from UP community grants

Written by Railway Age Staff
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The largest U.S. railroad doesn't just talk about being a good neighbor, it puts its money where its mouth is.

Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program awarded nearly $5.9 million in 2018 local grants to about 600 nonprofits in its 23-state system.

The Omaha-based company said the local grants provide small- and medium-sized grants within the railroad’s priority cause areas: Safety, Workforce Development and Community Spaces. A small portion of funding is allocated to other local community needs.

“Union Pacific’s success is linked to communities where we operate, and we proudly support organizations that improve the quality of life where our employees live and work,” said Scott Moore, senior vice president and chief administrative officer, and Union Pacific Foundation President. “Investing in high-quality nonprofits and programs helps achieve our mission of building safe, prosperous and vibrant communities.”

The next local grant application period will run April-May 2019. Visit www.up.com/foundation for more information.

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