Deadline: Various
The U.S. Bank Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Community Possible Grant Program, designed to embrace the diversity in communities.
In 2017, the U.S. Bank Foundation will require applications for grants according to the Community Possible focus area that most closely aligns to Work, Home, or the national partnerships.
Focus Areas
- Work- Workforce Education & Economic Prosperity
- Home- Neighborhood Stability & Revitalization
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Bank Foundation supports organizations and programs that advance the funding priorities described under the Community Possible Grant Focus Areas. Organizations must be based in and serve designated U.S. Bank communities.
- Organizations must have tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3) and certifiy that they maintain a non-discrimination policy that ensures the organization does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.
Funding Restrictions
The U.S. Bank Foundation Community Possible grant program will not provide funding for:
- Fraternal organizations, merchant associations, chamber memberships or programs, or 501(c)(4) or (6) organizations
- Section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations
- Private foundations
- Endowments or memorial campaigns
- Fundraising events or sponsorships
- Organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors that are protected by law
- Programs operated by religious organizations for religious purposes
- Political organizations or organizations designed primarily to lobby
- Individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance
- Travel and related expenses including student trips and tours
- Deficit reduction
Timelines
- Work deadline- May 31
- Home deadline- August 31
How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide:
- Most recent audited financial statements
- Full operating budget for the organization
- Program budget – required for program support grant requests
- List of other funders
- List of board of directors and their affiliations
- Statement of the organization’s response to a community need
- Anticipated outcomes and evaluation methods
All application documents must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: U.S.
For more information, please visit Community Possible Grant Program.