Union Pacific distributes $4 million in community grants

Union Pacific Railroad yesterday announced it  distributed more than $4 million in grants to 430 nonprofit organizations in 23 states through the Class I's annual Community Ties Giving Program.

The grants, which ranged in value from $5,000 to $30,000, are awarded to support safety, workforce development, community vitality and environmental sustainability initiatives, UP officials said.

Grant recipients by state can be viewed here.

"Union Pacific is committed to empowering local organizations that are driving meaningful change," said Liisa Lawson Stark, vice president-public affairs at UP. "These nonprofits are the heartbeat of their communities, and we’re honored to support their efforts to create safer, more vibrant places."

UP opens the Community Ties Giving grant application period annually in April. More information on the grant application process can be found here.