UP awards $5 million in grants to 543 nonprofits

Union Pacific Railroad's Community Ties Giving Program awarded nearly $5.1 million in local grants, benefiting 543 nonprofit organizations across the railroad's 23-state system.

The grants support initiatives centered around the railroad's key areas of giving: safety, workforce development, community spaces and environmental sustainability.

Organizations received grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The application process opens annually in April, and is competitive, ensuring a fair opportunity for all eligible entities, UP officials said in a press release.

For more details about UP's Community Ties Giving Program or to apply for a grant, click here.

"Union Pacific understands the role it plays in shaping the future of our communities, and creating a more sustainable, brighter future," said UP President and UP Foundation President Beth Whited.