BBCF Grants

The Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation supports local organizations through financial grants, prioritizing initiatives that aid low- and moderate-income households. Key funding areas include affordable housing, economic development, health services, and education. With an average grant of $5,000 awarded annually, applicants can submit one request per year. The Foundation encourages projects that create a positive community impact, although it does not fund individual scholarships or political activities.

Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation
The Foundation was established for the purpose of being a partner for local organizations by providing financial support and in turn creating a positive impact for the communities we serve. Foundation resources are allocated with priority given to requests that benefit low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. To achieve these goals we have established funding priorities that include:

• Affordable Housing and Homelessness
• Economic Development and Community Partnership Programs
• Health and Human Services Programs
• Education, Youth, and Financial Literacy
• Special Project Funding and Capacity Building
• Funding and Administration

The Foundation is funded annually through direct contributions from the Bank. The Foundation’s fiscal year is the calendar year. The average grants are up to $5,000 and successful applicants are limited to one grant per year. If renewed funding is desired, the organization must submit a new request each year. Unfortunately, it is not possible for Bluestone Bank to fund every opportunity presented. Submission of an application does not guarantee that a proposal will be approved, or that it will be funded at the level requested.

Ineligibility

Although there are many worthy endeavors, the Foundation generally does not invest in the causes listed below:

• Individuals including those seeking scholarships, fellowships, or sponsorships
• Alumni organizations
• Animal-related causes, example: rescue societies
• Beauty pageants
• Major capital or endowment campaigns
• Fundraising dinners or events and tickets to fundraising events
• Individual sports teams including youth sports teams and leagues
• Advertising and promotional items or merchandise
• Governmental and political activities or candidates for political office
• Churches and religious purposes
• Travel, including conferences, seminars, tours, and student trips