Global Caring <a:blue>Month</a:blue>
Dream it. Build it. We’ll Fund it! Global Caring Month is Calling Passionate Ford Employees
The Big Action: Selected projects will receive up to $10,000 USD in funding! If you have an idea to help your community, apply by March 27 to lead a team of colleagues for Global Caring Month this September.
Let’s Get Planning!
Global Caring Month—the heart of the Ford Volunteer Corps—returns this September. It’s our signature month of service where our team unites to roll up our sleeves, give back, and move our communities forward.
While the service month is a few months away, the magic starts now. We are looking for dedicated employees to dream up impactful volunteer projects and secure the financial support needed to make them a reality.
Looking for Inspiration?
We encourage projects that align with the following themes, but we want to hear your other great ideas that help your neighbors! To get you started, think:
Building & Rebuilding Community
Think helping communities rebuild after natural disasters and planning ahead with disaster preparedness projects. You can also get hands-on with construction for energy-efficient home repairs, installing clean water systems, or building community garden sheds.
Mobility & Equitable Access
This could mean helping neighbors get to the grocery store or appointments, improving local transit, or building wheelchair ramps.
Health, Hunger, and Essential Needs
For example, you could lead a team to harvest fresh produce in a community garden or help with food preparation and distribution to nourish our neighbors.
Education & Economic Empowerment
Think STEM camps for kids or mentoring someone starting their career to help them learn the essential skills needed to move forward in a changing world.
Your Vision, Our Support
To help bring your ideas to life, Ford Philanthropy provides a project budget of up to $10,000 USD per project. This funding covers the tools, seeds, lumber, paint, and supplies you need to get the job done!
Ready to Lead? <a:blue>Here's How: </a:blue>
<a:grey>Craft Your Vision:</a:grey>
Identify a need in your community and partner with a local nonprofit.
<a:grey>Map it Out:</a:grey>
Design a project where your Ford colleagues can roll up their sleeves and join you.
<a:grey>Secure Your Funding</a:grey>
Submit your proposal by March 27 to lock in your project budget.
Let’s put our passion to work and keep the momentum of Ford Building Together going strong!
Questions? Our team is ready to help at volunteer@ford.com
From Dream to Done: Past Projects
Global Caring Month 2026 Timeline: The Road to September
February 9-March 27 | Lead a Project
- The window is open! Partner with a nonprofit and secure up to $10,000 to help you lead an impactful volunteer project in your community.
May | Project Selection
- Selected projects are announced, and next steps are shared with employee leads and nonprofits.
June-August | Prepare & Plan
- All selected project leads must attend a mandatory webinar in June.
- Grants are sent to your nonprofit partners. This is the time to recruit your team and finalize your project details.
September | Make an Impact
- Join thousands of your Ford colleagues around the world as we put our passion into action during Global Caring Month.
October | Share Your Impact
- Required: Sumit your After-Action Report (AAR) following your project.
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