Matching Gifts & Grants
In addition to the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP), there are other opportunities to receive a Verizon Foundation grant for the nonprofit organizations you support. These include:
- Team Incentive Program (TIP) - Teams of 10 or more employees who collectively raise funds for a qualified nonprofit can apply for a grant that matches their fundraising, up to $10,000 per team per event.
- Matching Incentive Program (MIP) - Employees and retirees can have their contributions matched in one or more categories of giving that meet eligibility criteria.
- Disaster Relief Incentive Program (DRIP) - This program may be activated by the Verizon Foundation during times of natural disaster and other events. When activated, DRIP provides matching funds of employee donations to qualifying disaster relief organizations as identified by the Verizon Foundation.
- Payroll Incentive Program (PIP) and United Way Employees can donate a portion of their paychecks to health and human service agencies, including United Way.
- Verizon Volunteers T-Shirt Program - Volunteers can request up to 10 free T-shirts for activities they support in their communities.
