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"Neighborhood Builders® 2026 Grant & Leadership Development Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Neighborhood Builders® 2026 Grant & Leadership Development Program is sponsored by Bank of America. The Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® 2026 Program is a capacity-building initiative for nonprofit organizations in the United States. It provides multi-year leadership development, structured mentoring, and significant financial grants to strengthen community impact organizations.
Although the 2026 application cycle is closed, the next cycle is expected to open in Spring 2027.
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Neighborhood Builders Eligibility Requirements 2026 Neighborhood Builders® Eligibility Requirements As a Neighborhood Builder®, you will participate in a two-year leadership development program, where you will connect with other established nonprofit organizations and leaders. In addition, you will receive a grant to further capacity creation for your nonprofit.
Neighborhood Builders® will be asked to share their learnings back with their community and participate in both sides of a mentoring program. To become a Neighborhood Builder®: You must be a recognized 501(C)(3) nonprofit by the IRS The total grant amount cannot exceed 10% of your organization’s most recent annual revenue. Neighborhood Builders® awards range from $100,000 to $400,000 paid over two years.
For example, an organization with $1 million in annual revenue would be eligible for an award of $100,000 paid over 2 years.
Serve communities in these markets Have filed taxes with the IRS for each of the last two fiscal years and be financially sound Have at least a three-year plan to advance the impact of your nonprofit’s mission Be able to participate in a two-year leadership training program for both your nonprofit Executive Director/President/CEO and an Emerging Leader Have an Executive Director/President/CEO and an Emerging Leader that have been at the organization for at least two years (in role) Agree to return your learnings to your community and nonprofit team Not have received grant funding from Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® or Champions program on or after October 2019 2026 awardees must align to the following funding areas Stable housing: Creation and preservation of affordable housing, long-term rental housing, and home ownership opportunities.
Income Creation: Workforce development, advancing entrepreneurship, and financial resilience. Close Important notice you are now leaving Bank of America
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 10, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Neighborhood Builders® 2026 Grant & Leadership Development Program is funded by Bank of America. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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