Corporate Giving & Grants

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.

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Deadline:

N/A; rolling application. ​

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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.

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Grant Size:

No information is available at this time. 

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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:

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• 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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