Support through philanthropic giving

UTC is proud to support causes that affect its businesses and employees. UTC funds qualified 501(c)3 U.S. organizations and the equivalent nonprofit organizations outside of the U.S. in our emerging markets that meet its eligibility criteria and operate in the company's focus areas. UTC's grant making is centered on the geographic regions where our employees live and work and within the following four focus areas:

Supporting vibrant communities: To support community revitalization initiatives, health and human service programs and arts and culture.
Building sustainable cities: To build environmentally sustainable cities that are safe and energy efficient to protect people, assets and natural resources. UTC focuses on sustainable building practices, urban green space, and preservation of natural habitats to offset green-house gas emissions
Advancing STEM education: To advance the education of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to develop the next generation of engineers and scientists. UTC targets programs that include employee volunteerism to spark students’ interest and inspire innovation especially for minorities and women.
Investing in emerging markets: To lay the foundation for responsible citizenship from the inception of expanding business opportunities. UTC’s current investment aims to support communities through employee engagement in China and India.

The UTC philanthropic contributions program will not fund:

Individuals
Religious activities or organizations
Municipalities
Dues or gifts to alumni groups that are not distributed to the eligible higher education institution
Fees for publication or merchandise
Booster clubs
Sororities or fraternities
Political groups
Organizations engaged in or advocating illegal action
Any organization determined by UTC to have a conflict of interest

UTC Corporate Headquarters grant applications

Business unit grant applications

UTC Corporate Headquarters accepts grant applications between January 1 and June 30 of each year.

Applicants are eligible to apply for a grant one time per calendar year and will receive notification within one quarter of their application submission. UTC accepts grant applications only online, and applicants will be notified only by e-mail if additional information is required as part of the online review process.

To go directly to the online application for UTC Corporate Headquarters, click here.

UTC's business units accept grant applications between January 1 and June 30 of each year.

Applicants for business unit grants - from Carrier, Hamilton Sundstrand, Otis, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, United Technologies Research Center, UTC Fire & Security and UTC Power - will receive notification in the first quarter of the calendar year in which funding will occur.

To go to the online application for UTC's business units click here.

Note: Non-profit organizations may apply to only one UTC business - either Corporate Headquarters or one of the UTC business units (Pratt & Whitney, Otis, etc.) - in each calendar year.