The applicant must be:

An active employee of 3M U.S.A.

On a leave of absence from 3M U.S.A.

A person who retired from 3M U.S.A. within five years of the date of application, or who suffers from the effects of a catastrophic accident or illness that occurred within five years of retirement

An immediate family member applying in the name of a 3M U.S.A. employee who has died within the last five years, or

An individual applying on behalf of a 3M U.S.A. employee who is unable to apply on their own behalf because of physical or mental incapacity. If an application is submitted on behalf of a living 3M U.S.A. employee, it must be authorized in writing by the applicant or their guardian

The applicant must have experienced a combination of the following factors:

Financial hardship as a result of a catastrophic illness or accident

Lack or depletion of benefits available through the 3M Benefit Plan, personal benefit plans and/or other resources

In addition, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that a grant will substantially assist them in overcoming all or a portion of the adversity. Awards will be made without regard to race, creed, color, gender, individual marital status, religion or national origin