Truist Foundation Grant for Nonprofits Building Career Pathways and Stronger Small Businesses @Truist Foundation

Overview

The Truist Foundation is offering grants to nonprofit organizations focused on building career pathways for economic mobility and strengthening small businesses within communities. They invest in innovative programs that create opportunities for adults and support the development of thriving small businesses.

Areas of Focus

The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that align with two key pillars:

• Building Career Pathways to Economic Mobility: Helping adults gain skills and training for long-term financial stability.
• Strengthening Small Businesses: Funding programs that help small businesses start, grow, and contribute to community development.

Types of Projects Funded

The Foundation focuses on sustainable, one-time investments. Examples of eligible funding needs include:

• Launch of new programs
• Curriculum development or expansion
• Equipment required to deliver programs
• Capital needs that directly support program delivery

Capital Campaign Consideration

Capital campaign requests may be eligible if the project aligns with the Foundation’s mission and priorities, and at least 60% of the fundraising goal has already been secured.

Grant Cycles and Deadlines

There are three annual grant cycles with the following application deadlines and notification periods:

• March 31 → Applicants notified in July
• July 31 → Applicants notified in November
• November 30 → Applicants notified in April

How to Apply

Nonprofit organizations can apply through the Truist Foundation’s online grant portal. Organizations are encouraged to plan their applications to align with the review periods.

Submit your application via the online portal.

Benefits

Partnering with the Truist Foundation offers:

• Funding for impactful, sustainable programs
• Support for community-driven economic development
• Strategic partnership with a mission-driven philanthropic institution
• Access to evaluation and learning resources to strengthen program outcomes