Deadline: 11-Mar-22
The Provident Bank Foundation has announced the applications for the 2022 Signature Grant Program to support not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools, and other 501(c)(3) organizations that provide valuable services to the communities served by Provident Bank.
Priority Areas
Organizations applying for a Community Grant must demonstrate their mission’s alignment to one funding priority area:
- Community Enrichment: Organizations that drive economic development, contribute to a better rounded community experience, serve those with special needs, and provide increased access to information and culture.
- Education: Organizations that expand access to, and improve the quality of, well-rounded educational experiences through strong academic support and curriculum development.
- Health, Youth & Families: Organizations that ensure people of all ages and means have the ability to live healthier, more fulfilling lives, including access to quality healthcare, nutrition and wellness, or mentorship opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are restricted to organizations serving or demonstrating impact in Provident Bank’s marketplace, specifically within or contiguous to communities where Provident Bank has branch locations.
- Requests will only be considered from nonprofit organizations certified as a tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2). PBF does not fund organizations using a third-party fiscal sponsor’s Tax ID or exempt status.
- Applicants must have audited financial statements OR a financial review conducted by an independent auditor. If your organization does not have audited financial statements or a financial review, it is not eligible for a Signature Grant.
- Requests will not be accepted from organizations with grants from PBF that are active as of May 1, 2022, or with outstanding progress reports from past grants.
For more information, visit Provident Bank Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.theprovidentbankfoundation.org/media/2634/2022-signature-grant-guidelines-02112022.pdf