Rockland Trust Event Sponsorships Grant

Rockland Trust Event Sponsorships aim to enhance community engagement by providing funding for specific events organized by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Priorities include support for galas, cultural performances, and community events within designated areas. Eligible organizations must demonstrate compliance with IRS requirements and submit necessary documentation. This program underscores Rockland Trust's commitment to fostering opportunities and improving the quality of life for individuals and families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Rockland Trust Charitable Giving
Rockland Trust's philanthropic mission is to strengthen the communities served by Rockland Trust Bank, enabling individuals and their families to access opportunity and improve the quality of their lives.
Description
Event Sponsorships are requests for funding for date-specific events to 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community-based organizations.
Funding Priorities
Support for upcoming gala or golf events, walks/runs, cultural performances or other community events.

Eligibility

Rockland Trust will only make a grant or sponsorship to organizations with Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) Public Charity status. Organizations applying for grant and gala sponsorships are required to provide the following documentation when submitting their application:IRS Letter of DeterminationW-9 FormMost recent auditMost recent month end financial statementOrganization’s non-discrimination policyAdditionally, Rockland Trust’s applications also request demographic data of the individuals served by your organization and project (as applicable), along with demographic data of your organization’s Board and leadership staff. Applications must originate from organizations based in, or that serve the residents of, the following geographic areas:Barnstable County, MABristol County, MADukes County, MAMiddlesex County, MANantucket County, MANorfolk County, MAPlymouth County, MASuffolk County, MAWorcester County, MARhode Island

Ineligibility

Individual pursuitsPolitical organizationsCapital campaignsOrganizations which are discriminatory in their practicesRequest for events that have already occurred