Thriving Neighborhoods Grant

Overview

Travelers Foundation

Travelers believes that strong communities are sustained by educational and economic opportunities —and we are dedicated to assisting our communities in generating those opportunities. With a focus on equity and inclusion, we target our giving and volunteerism to help improve academic and career success, develop thriving neighborhoods and create culturally enriched communities.

Travelers contributes to organizations that prepare historically underrepresented students to lead tomorrow’s workforce, develop vibrant communities through small business support and neighborhood revitalization, and enhance lives and learning through arts & culture.

Travelers accepts grant applications exclusively for Hartford, Connecticut and St. Paul, Minnesota, primarily for project, program and operating support and for limited capital opportunities.

Thriving Neighborhoods

Travelers supports organizations that help create and maintain safety, stability and vitality in low- and mixed-income communities.

What Our Funding Supports:

* Accessible, Safe Housing– Travelers supports organizations and programs that provide permanent housing and supportive services to create safe, stable neighborhoods.
* Successful Small Businesses – Travelers funds organizations that develop economic vitality and create and retain wealth by assisting the creation and growth of small businesses, with an emphasis on women-, minority- and veteran-owned businesses. Travelers also supports programs that prepare individuals for business ownership and support them on their journeys.
* Resilient Communities – Travelers supports organizations that show leadership in disaster preparation, response and recovery.

Eligibility

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* The following applies to all corporate and foundation charitable contributions and community sponsorships made by Travelers:
* Contributions will be made only for the charitable and volunteer efforts of nonprofit organizations with status as an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) in the U.S. or Canada Revenue Agency Registered Charity in Canada.
* Giving will be focused on Hartford, Conn.; Saint Paul, Minn.; and selected locations where Travelers has a significant business presence.
* We take particular interest in initiatives that affect the neighborhoods where our offices are located.
* National organizations may receive support for specific initiatives that fit within the Travelers funding priorities.

Ineligibility

* Contributions will generally not be granted for:

* Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law.
* Religious organizations, unless it can be shown that the organization is seeking charitable funds in the direct interest of the whole community.
* Political or lobbying organizations.
* Scholarships or other direct funding to individuals.