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Truist (Suntrsut)

Community Giving

Overview:

Suntrust believes that corporate philanthropy in the areas of cultural, education, civic and other non-profit activities is essential to the improvement of the standard of living. Their ongoing contributions and community development in these areas are evidence of their belief in this corporate commitment.

Deadline:

N/A; rolling application. 

Funding Priorities:

Financial Education

Provides basic financial education/literacy for students and adults including:

  • Student financial education classroom instruction

  • Adult core curriculum covering topics such as budgeting and opening a bank account

 

Financial Counseling

Initiatives which assist people dealing with specific financial circumstances including:

  • Student debt

  • Financial aid or tax preparation support

  • Repairing and restoring credit

  • Affordable or permanent housing

 

Career Readiness/Workforce Development

Efforts to prepare students and adults for careers or improved job opportunities including:

  • All vocational training

  • Needs-based college or vocational school scholarships

  • Academic tutoring for at-risk students to assist them in achieving academic excellence

 

Small Business / Entrepreneurship

Initiatives to assist in the training, planning and creation of small businesses including:

  • Community Development Financial Institutions

  • Organizations which provide initial capital for small businesses

  • Training efforts for the effective fiscal management and creation of small businesses

 

Geographic Location:

State-wide -- please ensure you have a local branch in your community before continuing with the application process.

Grant Size:

No information is available at this time. 

Requirements:

All submissions for financial support will be reviewed in the requesting organization's community. Proposals must be in writing with appropriate documentation, which should include:

  • Project and/or operating budgets

  • Full description of the area of need

  • Reasons for the request

  • Special attention should be paid to the points covered under "Program Guidelines"

 

 

Last updated 7/10/2018

 

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