Northwest Community Bank Foundation Community Grants

Northwest Community Bank Foundation Community Grants is sponsored by Northwest Community Bank Foundation. The Northwest Community Bank Foundation offers community grants for education, housing, basic human services, and community impact programs.

Northwest Community Bank Foundation, Inc. - Northwest Community Bank Northwest Community Bank Foundation The Northwest Community Bank Foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Phase II applications are due on August 31, 2026. Notifications will be announced by October 31, 2026.

Education That Fuels Future Economic Success Our education grants help empower people to build personal assets and skills to take charge of their futures. Youth development including early childhood education Employment skills/workforce development Safe and Affordable Housing Our affordable housing grants support access to safe, clean and affordable places to live.

Community development projects Maintenance and renovation projects Temporary housing, shelter Our basic human services grants support organizations that meet the immediate needs of individuals and families while also supporting prevention and long-term solutions for people living in difficult economic circumstances.

Food and nutrition programs Domestic violence programs Basic necessity assistance e.g., clothing Our community impact grants support the overall well-being of individuals within the community To apply for a grant from the Northwest Community Bank Foundation applicants must be: A registered 501(c)3 organization that demonstrates significant local impact.

Municipalities will be considered for programs or expenditures outside the realm of municipal responsibilities.

An organization whose mission or services align with Northwest Community Bank’s areas of focus An organization providing services within Northwest Community Bank Communities* *While preference is given to organizations primarily serving the cities and towns listed, the Foundation Board will also consider funding for programs which reach a broader, more regional area, as long as that area incorporates services provided to Northwest Community Bank Communities.

The Foundation does not provide financial support to political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors or organizations which are discriminatory in their practices. Additionally, it will not fund organizations which utilize a fiscal agent. The Foundation will consider the following types of funding requests from organizations that fit our investment focus areas.

Program Grants to support the delivery and/or expansion of the direct services core to the mission of local organizations. Capital Grants and Campaigns will be considered by the Foundation but may also be selectively considered by Northwest Community Bank’s Corporate Giving programs. *Capital projects are typically defined as major building purchases, new construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition.

Organizations may apply in one grant cycle per year not to exceed $25,000. Extenuating circumstances may be considered. Deadlines and Review Process Grant applications will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in an impartial manner based upon an evaluation of each grant request.

Some key elements examined in our grant evaluation process include an organization’s financial sustainability, leadership, impact and collaboration within the community. The average grant amount distributed in 2025 was $ 1,929 . Brian McCormick, Co-Chair Additional Eligibility Guidelines Although there are many worthy endeavors, the Foundation generally does not invest in the causes listed below.

If you fall into one of these categories, we suggest you submit your request to Northwest Community Bank’s Corporate Giving program which may possibly consider your request.

Individuals including those seeking scholarships, fellowships, or sponsors for a particular cause Fundraising dinners or events and tickets to fundraising events Individual sports teams including youth sports teams and leagues Advertising and promotional items or merchandise Organizations designed primarily for lobbying, Political Action Committees, candidates, and lobbying Travel, including conferences, seminars, tours and student trips The Foundation does not make grants to organizations for which program services are contingent on participation in religious services or events or adherence to religious doctrine.

Please contact Lisa Partrick, Community Relations Officer, at Foundation@nwcommunitybank. com or (860) 393-9172. To learn more about how Northwest Community Bank supports the communities where we live and work, click here .

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