Ponce De Leon Foundation Grant

The Ponce De Leon Foundation Grant supports community projects aiming to address economic and social challenges in core areas such as affordable housing, healthcare, and education. Established by Ponce Bank, a certified Minority Depository Institution, the Foundation prioritizes proposals from registered non-profit organizations to enhance local development and assist underserved communities in New York City. This initiative reflects a commitment to equitable access to resources and services for individuals and groups in need.

Ponce Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ponce Financial Group (PFG), is a Minority Depository Institution (MDI), a certified CDFI and a certified SBA lender. Ponce Bank is a federally chartered savings association with deep New York City roots and steadfast commitment to equitable access to banking.
We are honored to serve our communities and will be honored to serve you through the Ponce De Leon Foundation.
Ponce De Leon Foundation’s mission is to help address the economic and social challenges faced by the communities we serve by supporting programs targeted towards our core priority areas: affordable housing, healthcare, economic development, education, social services, cultural events and targeted programming for Youth and Senior services.
The Ponce De Leon Foundation is accepting proposals for community projects that seek to positively impact individuals, groups and services in the above noted core areas.

Eligibility

Ponce De Leon Foundation only funds registered 501(c)(3) or non-profit organizations.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not fund religious, political, fraternal, Quasi-Governmental entities, or individual activities