Vantor Foundation names 2026 grant recipients supporting STEM access and global resilience
The Vantor Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, is investing in six nonprofit organizations working to strengthen disaster preparedness, build community resilience, protect critical ecosystems, and expand access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
The 2026 grant recipients include longtime Vantor partners as well as organizations that are joining the Vantor Foundation community for the first time. Each was selected by the Foundation’s Board based on alignment with the Foundation's mission, anticipated community impact, and opportunities to build a long-lasting partnership. Vantor employees, especially those serving on the Foundation Board’s advisory grantmaking committee, are passionate about connecting with and supporting community organizations that align with the company’s values.
Tomorrow's innovators
Tomorrow's engineers, scientists, and technologists need opportunities to explore, experiment and build confidence before they enter the workforce.
Through partnerships with organizations that make STEM learning accessible and engaging, the Vantor Foundation is helping more students access a hands-on education to develop the skills and curiosity that can open doors to future careers.
Global resilience
Communities are better able to withstand and recover from disruption when they have the knowledge, resources and partnerships to prepare before a crisis begins.
That principle is closely connected to Vantor’s broader approach to community impact:
- Through the Open Data Program, Vantor makes selected before-and-after imagery and spatial intelligence available following major natural disasters to support response and recovery.
- Through Purpose Partners, select nonprofit organizations use Vantor data and capabilities to advance work in communities around the world.
The Foundation’s 2026 grants build on that commitment by supporting organizations focused on environmental conservation, biodiversity and disaster preparedness.
Building partnerships that last
Vantor’s commitment to community impact extends beyond individual Foundation grants. By combining financial support with employee engagement, volunteerism and data philanthropy, we aim to build relationships that can grow over time and create lasting value for the communities our nonprofit partners serve.
We congratulate the 2026 grant recipients and look forward to the work ahead.
