T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants

T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: T. Rowe Price Foundation
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The T. Rowe Price Foundation, established in 1981, primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, Colorado Springs, San Francisco, and New York. While most grants are by invitation, unsolicited proposals are also considered. The foundation emphasizes community engagement, collaboration, and unrestricted funding to enhance the operational capacity of nonprofits, enabling them to address critical social issues effectively. With over $194 million in grants awarded, it focuses on fostering strong leaders and equitable solutions in the communities it serves.

Overview

NOTE: The majority of our grants are by invitation only. On occasion, we review unsolicited grant proposals. For organizations new to T. Rowe Price, we strongly recommend first connecting through our robust Capacity Building Program. Background We support the growth of strong nonprofit leaders, organizations, and nonprofit networks. We harness our collective power to support our partners by expanding opportunities, ​enriching lives, and ​enabling equitable solutions ​to help lift people and communities. The T. Rowe Price Foundation was founded in 1981 and has since given over $194M USD in direct grants and matching gift contributions. Our community-centric approach requires that we listen, are responsive, and co-create solutions that support communities in the places that create impact where we live and work. Our Approach to Philanthropy We are a responsive, collaborative partner that seeks inclusivity and accountability. We aim to foster a learning culture and are committed to listening and sharing perspectives and insights focused on transparency, feedback, and community investments. Grants Through our community investments, we support the advancement of community leaders, community organizations, and community networks. For most grants, our team will approach an organization directly to invite them to submit a grant proposal. Throughout the year we also review unsolicited grant proposals that align to our giving areas. Our grants are unrestricted for general operating purposes to help expand an organizations’ mission and ability to do their important work. Our funding primarily supports organizations in Baltimore as well as in Colorado Springs, San Francisco, and New York that have an approved nonprofit status.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Our funding primarily supports organizations in Baltimore as well as in Colorado Springs, San Francisco and New York that have an approved nonprofit status [Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) sections 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2) and qualifying 509(a)(3) supporting organizations] or that are fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) public charity.  Grants from the T. Rowe Price Foundation support qualified nonprofits (and organizations fiscally sponsored by nonprofits) that serve specific geographic areas:Baltimore, MDColorado Springs, COSan Francisco, CANew York, NY