Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program

Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Columbia Bank Foundation
Amount: US $7,500 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program aims to support local communities by funding innovative programs that benefit low-and-moderate income individuals. Grants between $7,501 and $15,000 are available for community-based nonprofits, civic organizations, and charities. Key focus areas include economic development, financial literacy, health services, food security, environmental sustainability, and the arts. The foundation encourages applications from eligible organizations year-round, fostering impactful initiatives that uplift communities.

Overview

Note: The page for the Columbia Bank Foundation Housing Grant Program can be found here. We accept applications at any time throughout the year on our quarterly deadline schedule. Our Mission The Columbia Bank Foundation is committed to serving the needs of its local communities. The Foundation actively seeks and focuses on innovative programs that provide a measurable impact in the communities that it serves. Who We Serve CBF resources are allocated with priority given to requests that benefit low-and-moderate income individuals and communities within Columbia Bank’s footprint. The primary goals and objectives of the Foundation are to identify community based non-profits, civic, business and charitable organizations that meet the necessary Foundation criteria, and to provide support funding for their service initiatives. Community Grant Program Our Community Grant Program is a testament to our commitment to uplift individuals and communities within our footprint. We identify community-based non-profits, civic organizations, businesses, and charities, to provide funding that fuels their impactful service initiatives. Applications for the Community Grant Program will be accepted for $7,501-$15,000. Charitable contributions from the Foundation will be focused on supporting the following major areas: Community investment and economic development We aim to strengthen our communities, by addressing the economic needs of individuals and families; enhancing the community’s financial health through economic development and investment and community sponsored events; improving neighborhood revitalization and promoting small business expansion. Financial literacy and education Education is critical to us and for that reason we support programs that enrich a child’s educational opportunities, early childhood development and special education programs, with preferences given to those programs targeting low-and- moderate income individuals. Educational programs designed to meet the housing needs of low and moderate income population, local housing coalitions, housing crisis programs, homeownership counseling and other financial services education. Health and human services It is important to be healthy and well. The foundation supports programs that revitalize or stabilize low-and-moderate income areas and/or community services and initiatives that provide access to quality healthcare programs. Food insecurity We aim to provide low-and-moderate income people access to healthy food and meals to improve one’s quality of life. Environmental sustainability We believe that it is important to support programs that will help create environmentally conscious communities and assist in the conservation of our natural resources and protection of our global ecosystems. The Arts We believe that association with arts and cultural institutions sustain the vitality of communities while providing opportunities to expand economic growth. The arts also create vivacious and exciting opportunities for our youth.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations seeking funding from CBF must be tax exempt with 501(c)(3) status as a public charity of the Internal Revenue Code.We fund capital improvements and other expenses arising from and directly tied to the programs, core activities, or mission of the organization.Organization must be in operation a minimum of three years.Organizations can submit one proposal during a rolling 12-month period.We do not typically fund multi-year requests, but will consider them as appropriate.

Ineligibility

Organizations without 501(c)(3) designation.Private foundations.Support to individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance.Political causes, campaigns, or candidates.Fraternal organizations.Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation.Labor organizations.Athletes or sports teams.Travel-related events, including student field trips or tours.