Community Possible

Community Possible is sponsored by US Bancorp Foundation. The US Bancorp Foundation provides funding, which may include operating support, to California 501(c)(3) nonprofits focusing on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture.

Community Possible grant program | U.S. Bank Community possible grant program The U.S. Bank Foundation supports communities through the pillars of work, home and play. Find out about our grant program, eligibility criteria and how to apply. Submit letter of interest How we partner with nonprofits We focus on collaborative grantmaking and sustainable, high-impact funding with 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners.

We partner with organizations that support: Economic and workforce advancement Safe and affordable housing Community arts and culture Community Possible grant categories Workforce education and economic prosperity Neighborhood stability and revitalization Arts, culture and places to foster joy Our community affairs and foundation team work closely with U.S. Bank regional leadership and our National Community Advisory Committee to ensure that prevailing needs are addressed in all the communities we serve.

To make the most meaningful impact, we prioritize organizations that: Focus on economic development issues related to work, home and play Address more than one of the grant pillars (work, home and play) Are based in and serve designated U.S. Bank communities Submit letter of interest Read grant guidelines (PDF) Established partners may apply annually for a grant via invitation from a U.S. Bank Foundation community affairs manager.

New and emerging organizations bring balance to our grant making through our Letter of Interest (LOI) application. We ensure funding is set aside each year to explore new opportunities. Nonprofit organizations new to the U.S. Bank Foundation may submit an LOI at any time during the year.

The U.S. Bank Foundation utilizes an electronic LOI to identify organizations with unique and innovative programs that fit within our pillars of work, home and play.

Grant guidelines and eligibility Factors considered by the U.S. Bank Foundation The foundation will consider the following factors: Innovation and/or differentiation in our focus areas of work, home and play Programming and services that advance positive community engagement efforts Demonstrated outcomes and impact Service delivery to low- and moderate-income individuals The financial health of the organization Please read our Corporate Responsibility reports for more information on our annual giving.

Organizations must have tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3) and certify that they maintain a non-discrimination policy that ensures the organization does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors that are protected by law.

Because the Foundation receives funding requests beyond the annual grant program budget, we must decline support to worthy organizations and programs. We may decline support to organizations we have previously supported to expand community engagements. Support should not be expected to continue in perpetuity and declination does not reflect a negative appraisal of the organization or the value of its programs and service.

We consider the following funding requests: Operating grants – An Operating grant is given to cover an organization's day-to-day ongoing expenses, such as salaries, utilities, office supplies, etc. We consider operating support requests from organizations where the entire mission of the organization fits within a Community Possible grant focus area.

Program or project grants – A Program/Project grant is given to support a specific, connected set of activities, with a beginning and an end, explicit objectives and a predetermined cost. We consider highly effective and innovative programs that meet our Community Possible grant focus areas. Capital grants – A Capital grant is part of an organized drive to collect and accumulate substantial funds to finance fixed assets.

The U.S. Bank Foundation considers requests for capital support from organizations that meet all other funding criteria, whose entire mission statement fits a Community Possible grant focus area and with which the Foundation has a funding history. All organizations requesting capital funding must also have a U.S. Bank employee serving on the board of directors.

U.S. Bank does not fund more than 1% of the non-endowment total capital campaign fundraising goal.

The U.S. Bank Foundation Community Possible grant program will not provide funding for: Organizations that discriminate, including but not limited to, based on the basis race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or other factors that are protected by law Political action committees, candidates, causes, and lobbying Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, and benefit a broad base of the community For profit organizations, fraternal organizations, merchant associations, memberships or 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Athletic, or sports teams, programs, or leagues Section 509(a)(3) – Type III supporting organizations Fundraising events or sponsorships Grants specifically for travel, study and related expenses including student trips or tours Individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance Our American Red Cross partnership U.S. Bank is a member of the Disaster Responder Program, contributing national funds annually to ensure the American Red Cross can immediately implement disaster relief efforts.

Local American Red Cross chapters may be invited to submit a grant application by a U.S. Bank Foundation community affairs manager. If invited to apply, we will accept program grant requests for the Disaster Services Funding Program, Home Fire Campaign and Service to Armed Forces Program. Have questions about Community Possible grants?

Read grant guidelines (PDF) Start of disclosure content We consider grant requests without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors that are protected by law.