501(c)(3) nonprofits in 26 U.S. Bank states that work on small business, jobs, financial education, affordable housing, or arts and outdoor spaces can send U.S. Bank a Letter of Interest any time; full applications are by invitation. Grant sizes are not published.
The U.S. Bank Foundation's Community Possible grants fund 501(c)(3) nonprofits in 26 U.S. Bank states working on Work (small business development, workforce and financial education), Home (affordable housing and homeownership) and Play (arts, culture and outdoor spaces). Full applications are by invitation, but nonprofits new to the Foundation can submit an electronic Letter of Interest at any time of year. Operating, program and capital grants are considered.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Tax-exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3) and certify a non-discrimination policy
Based in and serving designated U.S. Bank communities (Appendix A of the 2026 guidelines lists 26 states)
Program advances the Work, Home or Play focus areas, with attention to low- and moderate-income communities
Not funded: for-profit organizations, 501(c)(4)/(5)/(6) groups, private foundations, Type III supporting organizations, individuals, athletic teams, fundraising events and endowments
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