Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant

Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support various charitable initiatives within Equitable Bank's communities, focusing on community development, education, and health care. The foundation prioritizes funding for 501(c)(3) organizations that contribute to affordable housing, job training, and enhancing cultural access. Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate clear, measurable goals and reflect the diverse needs of the community. This initiative underscores Equitable Bank's commitment to improving quality of life and fostering community engagement.

Overview

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide funding to support charitable causes within the Bank’s market areas and its neighboring communities. This support will include, but not be limited to, providing grants to or for, community development, housing assistance, local education, not-for-profit community groups, cultural organizations and similar types of organizations or projects designed to improve the quality of life within the Bank’s local community. Equitable Bank has a rich history of community involvement in the communities it serves. This commitment was recently strengthened with the establishment of the Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation. Giving Focus Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation is keenly interested in funding community development via affordable housing, job training, and programs that assist the economically disadvantaged. We believe that education of our youth is our future and special emphasis will be given to educational efforts. Programs providing continued quality health care and supportive human service programs are also a priority. We also will support local cultural groups and institutions knowing these grants will broaden access to cultural and art activities and will enhance the quality of life in the communities in which Equitable Bank operates. Most importantly, your request should be clear, well thought out, and contain realistic and measurable goals.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation will fund only 501(c)(3) organizations and those with “public charity” status or its equivalent.In some cases, site visits will be scheduled before funding decisions are made, and the organization may be requested to make a presentation to the Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation Board regarding their grant proposal.Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation’s primary target areas are the communities in which Equitable Bank operates.We are particularly interested in communities with diverse needs as well as areas where Equitable Bank is an integral part of the neighboring business community.

Ineligibility

There will be no funding to political or fraternal organizations or individuals. Organizations will not automatically be considered for funding the following year.