Truist Foundation Grants

Truist Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Truist Foundation Inc
Amount: More than US $15,000
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Truist Foundation Grants aim to empower communities by providing resources for economic mobility and supporting small businesses, particularly those owned by racially and ethnically diverse individuals. The foundation focuses on enhancing job navigation for disadvantaged workers and building sustainable business ecosystems through collaboration and innovation. By addressing barriers to growth and promoting access to capital and education, the Truist Foundation strives to create equitable opportunities for all.

Overview

Apply for a Truist Foundation grant We support our communities by investing in innovative nonprofits that work with adults and align with our key areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Building career pathways to economic mobility We’re investing in organizations, programs, and initiatives that help disadvantaged adult workers navigate the employment journey. OUR GOALS: Enable and equip frontline workersfootnoteDisclosure 1 and unemployed adults, including diverse workers, with the tools and resources they need to move into middle-skillfootnoteDisclosure 2 jobs that provide economic mobility and more pathways for people to thrive. OUR FOCUS AREAS: Helping workers navigate employment resourcesBuilding capacity of reskilling and upskilling programsStrengthening access to high quality employment and worker protectionsImproving coordination and sharing knowledge within the workforce systemAdvocating for employer practice changeOrganizations and programs that serve adults Strengthening small businesses We’re opening more doors for racially and ethnically diverse and women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs by investing in the network of solutions and organizations that support them. OUR GOALS: Strengthen the supports that allow minority and women-owned small businesses to become more financially sustainable and resilient by eliminating structural barriers to growth, and improving knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation within the small business ecosystem. OUR FOCUS AREAS: Increasing access to capital Increasing access to technical assistance support and educational programs for entrepreneurs Building small business networks and mentorship programs to enable more knowledge sharing Researching and developing new products, technologies, and service innovations for small business Increasing inclusion in private and public practices and policies that impact small businesses Organizations and programs that serve adults

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Truist supports nonprofit organizations that serve critical needs in their communities.The following types of organizations may qualify to receive funding:Grants may be approved for organizations classified as 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This includes churches (for secular, charitable programs only), educational organizations, hospitals, and publicly supported organizations.Organizations, as well as the intended use of funds, must align to one of the established Truist Foundation giving pillars and must not fall under the “non-qualifying” or “ineligible” categories below. Additionally, evaluation of each grant request will be based on such factors as program management and budget, sources of income population served, distinctive features and community impact.All organizations must be U.S.-based.All organizations must comply with the USA Patriot Act.

Ineligibility

Annual grants or general operations (United Way chapters are the exception.)ChurchesConferences without a charitable focusDocumentaries and filmsEndowmentsIndividualsIndividual public schools, PTAsK-12 ProgrammingMedical or scientific researchMembership duesNonprofit hospitals that don’t primarily serve medically indigent people, including the uninsuredOrganizations that have a written policy of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity or organizations that foster or encourage racial, religious, class, or other prejudicesPolitical organizationsPrivate schools, unless the majority of students represent low- to moderate-income households or otherwise vulnerable childrenReligious, veteran, or fraternal organizations, unless it’s a secular program or project benefitting the general communityScholarshipsSponsorships or fundraising eventsSports booster clubsTravel-related events, including student trips or tours