Bank of America Nonprofit Grant Funding 2026

At Bank of America, the company is guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better. Through its focus on Responsible Growth, the organization supports teammates, clients, and shareholders while also addressing the needs of individuals and families in the communities it serves.

The company drives meaningful and sustainable progress by bringing together the full power of the bank to advance economic mobility. This includes strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations and programs that align with its commitment to supporting economic opportunity for all.

Priorities include:

• Basic needs
• Income creation
• Stable housing
• Empowered communities

• Table of Content
• About Bank of America
• Bank of America Grant Grant
• Requirements for Bank of America Grant Grant Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Bank of America Grant Grant

Requirements for Bank of America Grant Grant Qualification

To be considered for a local grant, your organization:

• Must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, not classified as a private foundation and not operating through a fiscal agent or sponsor
• Must be based and serve communities in these markets
• Must be aligned with our funding priorities: basic needs, income creation, stable housing, and/or empowering communities

The following organizations are not eligible for funding:

• Any organization that discriminates based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. This also includes organizations that espouse hate and discrimination towards any group
• Individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance
• Political, labor, fraternal organizations, or civic clubs
• Government and municipal agencies and organizations
• Endowment funds
• Fiscally sponsored organizations
• We do not provide general funding to any organization whose purpose is to promote or to discourage the observance or influence of religious beliefs. However, we will support such organization’s funding of homeless shelters, soup kitchens or other social service needs. The organization may be asked to provide proof of the community program receiving funding.
• Individual pre-K-12 schools (this includes private, public, charter, individual school supporting foundations, PTA/PTO organizations etc)
• Memorial campaigns
• While we may sponsor the opportunities below through other funding avenues, these opportunities are ineligible for charitable grants, with rare exceptions.
  1. Sports, athletic events, or athletic programs
  2. Travel-related events, including student trips or tours
  3. Development or production of books, films, videos, or television programs.
• Contact us at [email protected]

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit Bank of America webpage.