Deadline: 28-Oct-22
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) has announced the applications for the 2022 Community 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.
Funding Information
The Community Grant program provides $1,000–$5,000 in unrestricted, general operating support to eligible organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for a Community Grant.
- 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 filed at least one Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N.
- If your organization has not yet filed a Form 990, it is not eligible for a Community Grant.
- If your organization files a Form 990-N (e-postcard), you must submit a balance sheet or profit and loss statement from the most recent fiscal year end.
- Requests will not be accepted from organizations with active grants from PBF or with outstanding progress reports from past grants.
For more information, visit Provident Bank Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.theprovidentbankfoundation.org/media/2635/2022-community-grant-guidelines-02112022.pdf