Umpqua Bank Fdn.: Community Grant - Small Grants

Community Grant Guidelines

Umpqua Bank, through the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, continues to believe in the power of partnership by leading with a Social Impact Strategy and Community Grants program that reflects a deep commitment to improving economic prosperity for under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses.

Through grantmaking and the deployment of other charitable resources—both financial and human, we invest in nonprofit organizations, communities, and leaders with the intent of supporting direct-service programming that incorporates a diversity, equity, and inclusion focus.

Economically Vibrant Communities

Programming eligible in this focus area:

• Affordable housing
• Digital inclusion
• Economic development
• Financial literacy/ resiliency
• Home ownership/asset building
• Migrant/farm worker
• Small business (entrepreneurship support and technical assistance)
• Workforce mobility/mentorship

Healthy Communities

Programming eligible in this focus area:

• Access to sports and recreation
• Arts and culture
• Education (early learning, K-12 education, post-secondary education)
• Fundamental needs (Community health, food, shelter)
• Mental and physical healthcare
• Pet welfare
• Public services support (nonprofits supporting libraries, parks, community centers, etc.)

Inclusive Communities

Programming eligible in this focus area:

• Culturally specific programs and services
• Intergenerational programs (youth/senior connections)
• Reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals/recidivism reduction
• Support for BIPOC Community
• Support for LGBTQIA+ Community
• Support for Military & Veterans
• Support for older adults
• Support for People with Disabilities
• Support for Women & Girls

Sustainable Communities

Programming eligible in this focus area:

• Air quality management
• Biodiversity (pollinators, native plants, etc.)
• Climate resiliency
• Disaster preparedness (floods, droughts, wildfires, etc.)
• Energy management
• Environmental justice and equity
• Environmental sustainability and preservation
• Waste management
• Water management
• Wildlife conservation

Eligibility

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• The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation will:
• Accept applications only from qualified, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
• Accept applications from nonprofits serving counties where Umpqua Bank maintains a retail presence
• Only fund programs that serve a majority low-to-moderate (LMI) population
• Generally, nonprofit organizations may submit only one application per calendar year.
  • An exception may be made in smaller communities where one organization serves as the fiscal sponsor for multiple programs.
• Nonprofit organizations seeking financial support from the bank or the foundation, are asked to verify that their programs and services are offered without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Ineligibility

• We will not support Community Grant applications for:
• Individual schools
• Animal adoptions/care/training
• Sports/athletics/recreation
• Medical/dental/mental health
• Political advocacy/campaigns/lobbying
• Religious activities or organizations that include religion in programs
• Multi-year commitments
• Generating operating support
• Capital requests, including new or upgraded buildings
• Capital/fundraising campaigns
• Event sponsorships
• Scholarships
• Association membership fees
• Endowment funds or re-granting programs
• Debt retirement or deficit funding
• Activities providing Umpqua Bank or the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation with any tangible benefits in exchange for the grant