1. Recipient organizations must be registered and have an official tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the equivalent.
2. PepsiCo does not make grants to:
   • Individuals
   • Private charities or foundations
   • Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and not eligible for tax-deductible support
   • Religious organizations
   • Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
   • Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, color, citizenship, disability, disabled veteran status, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military service or status or Vietnam-era veteran status
   • Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation
   • Endowments or capital campaigns
   • Playgrounds, sports fields or equipment
   • Film, music, TV, video and media production companies
   • Sports sponsorships
   • Performing arts tours
   • Association memberships
3. To be eligible for PepsiCo funding, an organization’s primary focus must be in the areas of:
   • Health
   • Environment
   • Education
4. In evaluating funding requests, PepsiCo will consider only those proposals that meet the following criteria:
   • The extent to which the request addresses specific goals, methodologies and approaches
   • The degree to which the request advances or fulfills PepsiCo’s Foundation stated goals and priorities
   • Evidence of proven success in the field or scope of work specific to the request
   • A method by which to measure and track impact and progress

If you are seeking a grant for less than $100,000, you must first submit a brief Letter of Interest that answers the questions below. Please submit this letter via email only to pepsico.foundation@pepsi.com. Include the name of your organization and the project name in the subject of the email. Do not exceed the allotted word count for each question/answer and respond only to the questions asked.

Attachments will not be opened or accepted. Do not mail requests directly to PepsiCo. Only Letter of Interest requests submitted to the correct email will be eligible for consideration.

Requests should align with PepsiCo’s focus areas and objectives. Please keep in mind our goal of reaching and providing support to underserved regions across the globe.

You will be contacted and invited to submit a proposal only if your program is a fit with PepsiCo. If you are invited to submit a formal proposal, please understand there is no guarantee your request will be funded. Your proposal will be evaluated along with other invited proposals within the budget available.

Your Letter of Interest must include this information:

Name of Nonprofit Organization:

501(c)(3)#:

Contact Name, Title:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

1. Which specific PepsiCo focus area does your project or program address? (i.e., Health, Environment, Education):
2. Generally describe the project or program, its goal and objectives, how you intend to implement it and the timeframe. (350 words or less):
3. Describe how this project is innovative and/or develops a best practice. Can the project be replicated/scaled up, and how will it be sustained? Who are your collaborators? (200 words or less):
4. Describe the intended impact and how you will measure results. (100 words or less):
5. What is the expected total cost for this project or program?
6. What is the amount of the grant you seek from PepsiCo Contributions? What percentage of your organization’s annual budget does this account for?