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Corporate Giving Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following FAQs about The Hertz Corporation’s charitable giving program will assist employees and non-profit representatives considering applying for a grant from Hertz.

Do we have to be a tax-exempt organization to apply?

Yes. We only consider IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or the local country equivalent.

How does Hertz award grants?

Hertz operates on a 90-day funding cycle. The submission period is open for 75 days. Once an application is deemed to meet the submission guidelines, it is added to a pool of applications for our giving committee to review. The giving committee reviews and makes a decision on the meeting date.

How will I know the status of my application?

A confirmation e-mail will be sent within approximately one week of receipt of the application submission. Notifications of grant status will be sent within approximately four weeks of the funding cycle meeting date.

How often can an organization request funding from Hertz?

An organization may only request funding once every 12 months.

What focus areas does Hertz support?

Hertz is proud to support organizations that promote education, environment, safety and travel—with a special focus on improving the lives of children and families.

Are you accepting applications for 2017 funding?

As of July 2017, all funding has been granted for 2017. We expect to begin accepting applications again in January 2018.

Learn more by visiting The Hertz Giving Guidelines here.