Columbia Bank Foundation Housing Grant Program

The Columbia Bank Foundation Housing Grant Program aims to provide essential funding for initiatives that ensure accessible, affordable, and safe housing for low-and-moderate income individuals. With grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, the Foundation prioritizes support for community-based non-profits that have been operational for at least three years and hold 501(c)(3) status. The program seeks to make a measurable impact in local communities by addressing the critical need for housing.

NOTE: We accept applications at any time throughout the year on our quarterly deadline schedule.
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.
Through our Housing Grant Program, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that ensure access to affordable, sustainable, and safe housing options for all. Whether it’s temporary housing programs or opportunities for homeownership for low-to-moderate income individuals and communities, we are committed to making affordable housing available across the state. The Foundation Board reviews requests over $5,000 to $25,000 on a quarterly basis, for the Housing Grant Program

Eligibility

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.