Citizens Grants: Workforce Development

The Citizens Charitable Foundation offers grants focused on Workforce Development and Financial Empowerment. Organizations applying must be IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in specific states. The foundation seeks to partner with high-impact nonprofits to create measurable community impact through innovative programs. Funding is directed towards job training, career education, and coaching initiatives, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and volunteerism.

NOTE:
All grant applicants for Citizens Charitable Foundation must complete an eligibility quiz. The application is viewable if you advance beyond the eligibility quiz.See Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant for Financial Empowerment here. See Citizens Champions in Action Program here.See Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Grants:Workforce Development is here. Financial Empowerment is here.
Background
Citizens invests in nonprofits creating measurable impact through innovative programs. Our philanthropic priorities are Workforce Development and Financial Empowerment. At Citizens, we strive to collaborate closely with high-impact nonprofit organizations and build strong partnerships that include opportunities for colleague volunteerism and joint storytelling.
We fund programs that help build the workforce of the future through job training, career education and career coaching programs.

Eligibility

Must be an IRS qualified charitable 501(c)(3) organizationCurrently, Citizens only accepts unsolicited contribution applications from organizations in select geographic areas: CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, NH, OH, PA, RI, Upstate NY, VA and VT.

Ineligibility

Must not be a Type III Supporting OrganizationMust not use a Fiscal AgentMust not be seeking funds for any of the following:General operating supportAnnual Appeals/Capital CampaignsPublic or private educational institutionsSingle disease, issue information and research organizationsReligious organizations, including restoration of church buildingsGirl Scout or Boy Scout TroopsAthletic Organizations or Recreational DepartmentsIndividualsLabor, fraternal or membership organizationsPolitical organizations or projectsConferences or seminarsGovernmental and quasi-governmental public agencies or organizationsEndowmentTrips and tours, including transportation costsPrivate FoundationsOrganization must not discriminate based on:AgeRaceColorSexReligionNational OriginDisabilityFamily StatusReceipt of Public AssistanceSexual Orientation