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M&T Charitable Foundation Grants

M&T BankCloses Oct 30, 2026(14 days left)

Summary

501(c)(3) public charities serving towns where M&T Bank operates (12 states and D.C.) can request a grant through M&T's online portal until October 30, 2026. Grant sizes are not published.

About this grant

The M&T Charitable Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) public charities that operate in or serve the cities and towns where M&T Bank does business, a footprint of 12 states and Washington, D.C. Requests go through an online portal, which is accepting 2026 requests until October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Organizations should apply at least eight weeks before they need a decision.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Operating as a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity

Operates or serves individuals within the cities and towns where M&T Bank conducts business

Generally not funded: individuals, scholarships to individuals, political organizations or lobbying, fraternal organizations, athletics and sports teams, K-12 public schools, school districts, municipalities, Rotary Clubs, chambers of commerce and associations, and organizations that discriminate

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Operating support

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