Community Care Program Grants

Community Care Program Grants is sponsored by PeoplesBank. PeoplesBank provides program grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) organizations in Hampden and/or Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts that serve communities where PeoplesBank offices are located.

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The following guidelines are intended to inform communities and non-profit organizations about PeopleBank's commitment, focus and application procedures.

Environmental Sustainability Programs and Initiatives that support: Academic Achievement and Success of Youth Programs and Initiatives that support: Affordable Housing Development and Retention Economic Self-Sufficiency Environmental Sustainability Programs and Initiatives that support: Conservation and Preservation Efforts PeoplesBank provides program grants, program and event sponsorship that are directed to the communities where we have offices.

They are primarily made to support specific programs that promote academic excellence, community vibrancy and environmental sustainability and are generally not intended for annual operating support. In-Kind contributions of equipment, facilities, and technical resources are made when appropriate.

We accept applications from 501(c)3 Organizations located in Hampden and/or Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut that serve the communities where PeoplesBank offices are located. We give preference for funding programs that benefit low and moderate income and under-served populations. We will only review one proposal from an organization during each calendar year.

We typically award only one grant or sponsorship for an organization during each calendar year. To be considered, please apply for funding at least 90 days in advance of the date of the actual program/project start and/or event date. Please understand that support in one year does not guarantee continued support in future years.

PeoplesBank does not generally contribute to: Labor, Political, Lobbying or Fraternal Organizations Conferences, Seminars and Trips, including transportation costs We welcome your interest in our work and your potential partnership. We would appreciate your cooperation in submitting your request for a program grant, program sponsorship or event sponsorship with our online application. Have questions?

View our Community Care FAQs to help answer any questions you may have about our focus areas, guidelines and application process. Online Application Process PeoplesBank is excited to offer our Community Care online grant application process that will help streamline our support and give back to the communities we serve.

Our online application form has the following two sections: Organization & Contact Information: Please provide organization information including your official organization name, address, website, tax ID number and the organization’s primary contact.

Grant Application: Please provide information about your program, project or event including a brief program summary, budget, amount of request, advertising benefits or materials needed and other supporting information. After completing the grant application, select "Review". You will then have an opportunity to review and edit your Community Care grant application before submitting.

Once you are satisfied with your application, select "Submit". Please allow up to 60 days for review. If you have a question or would like additional information, please email PeoplesBank Community Care .