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Oshkosh Corporation Foundation

The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation partners with organizations to make a difference in communities around the world. Established in 1967, the Foundation distributed more than $1 million in grants last year, complemented by additional company-funded sponsorships.

Investing where we live and work

Looking for funding from the Oshkosh Corporation Foundation? If you’re seeking funding support for a specific program or initiative, please apply for a grant. If you’re requesting support for an event, activity or sponsorship opportunity, please submit a sponsorship request.

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Our philanthropic strategy

Our philanthropic efforts are guided by a clear strategy aligned with both community needs and business priorities. Our focus areas include:

Enhancing lives

Addressing food and shelter insecurities while supporting access to job training and workforce readiness.

Enriching youth

Investing in youth through mentoring, development of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) skillsets and support for mental wellbeing.

Enabling heroes

Supporting everyday heroes through organizations like National Fallen Firefighters, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, The Tow Truck Survivor Fund and other nonprofit organizations dedicated to those who serve our communities.

Empowering Our Families

Strengthening our internal families through programs such as Oshkosh Cares program, scholarship programs and the Oshkosh Excellence Awards.

Oshkosh team members at GHQ picking up trash

Our community impact strategy is guided by three pillars

INVEST

in the communities where our team members live and work by directing resources toward organizations and initiatives aligned with our giving priorities and shared values.

ENGAGE

by leveraging the skilled talents, expertise and leadership of our team members to help nonprofit partners solve complex challenges and build long-term capacity.

EXPAND

our impact by rolling up our sleeves — volunteering with our hands and hearts in the community to grow participation, deepen connections and broaden the reach of our collective efforts.

Our philanthropic impact in 2025

$3.1M

total community investments

20,869

team member volunteer hours

40+

communities impacted globally

75+

nonprofit partners supported

Empowering our own Strengthening our communities Caring for our veterans

Empowering our own

Our philanthropic efforts begin with our people. In 2025, Oshkosh Cares provided $67,694 in direct financial support to 25 team members facing unexpected hardships. The Oshkosh Foundation Scholarship Program awarded 30 renewable scholarships, continuing its long-standing commitment that has supported more than 629 students since 2005. Through the Oshkosh Excellence Awards, donations to nonprofits selected by award winners totaled $156,000 in 2025, contributing to more than $1.5 million in giving since 2013.

Strengthening our communities

We support the everyday heroes and neighbors who strengthen our communities. In 2025, we aided organizations including the International Towing Museum Survivor Fund, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation by hosting the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb with more than 2,000 participants — and the United Way, with over $381,000 donated by the Oshkosh Corporation Foundation and team members.

Caring for our veterans

Oshkosh Defense proudly supports military service members and their families. In 2025, team members volunteered with Old Glory Honor Flight, supported TAPS for the 15th year, contributed to Fisher House Foundation, partnered with Move United and participated in the Army Ten-Miler to honor and assist veterans.

Recent blog posts

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CES 2026: Product innovation and insights

01/07/2026

At CES 2026 (powered by the Consumer Technology Association®), Oshkosh Corporation is demonstrating how advanced technology can be purpose-built for everyday heroes. ...

Team members volunteering at Oshkosh Area Community Pantry

5/27/2026

Moving communities forward: Good to Give Back 2026

Oshkosh leadership team members at Feed the Body, Feed the Soul 2025

1/21/2026

Making an impact together: 2025 community engagement highlights

Firefighter holding an American flag and ringing the bell at the 2025 Pierce Manufacturing Stair Climb event at Lambeau Field

9/25/2025

Strengthening communities: Foundation updates and initiatives

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