Costco Wholesale focuses on supporting charitable programs and community activities in the markets where it conducts business. The program welcomes applications from all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that prioritize children, education, and/or health and human services, irrespective of their distance from Costco locations.
The program operates on a rolling basis, accepting and reviewing funding requests throughout the year. Eligible organizations can submit one application per fiscal year, spanning from September to August.
The awarded grant sizes may vary, organizations are advised not to submit proposals exceeding 10% of their program's overall budget.