U.S. Bank Foundation Community Possible Grant Program (Work & Play) is sponsored by U.S. Bank Foundation. Supports organizations advancing workforce education and job readiness for youth, as well as community health and wellness initiatives. Available to California nonprofits.

Community Possible grants | Play grants | U.S. Bank Community Possible Play grants Creating vibrant communities through play Play brings joy for children and adults. But those living in low-income areas may have limited spaces for play and fewer opportunities to attend arts and cultural events. Play grants from the U.S. Bank Foundation fund community programming so that all ages can play and create.

Submit letter of interest Read grant guidelines (PDF) Expanding access to the arts Our investments enhance economic vitality, expand access and support arts education in local communities.

Organizations and programs funded by our Play grants: Help people and families in underserved communities access cultural activities, visual and performing arts, zoos, aquariums and botanic gardens Enhance the economic vitality of the community via local arts groups Bring visual and performing arts to low- and moderate-income K-12 schools and youth centers Supporting learning through play We fund play-based programs that foster innovation, creativity and collaboration.

These programs support young people (grades K-12) in low- and moderate-income communities.

Recipients of Play grants: Build or expand access to active play spaces that help students learn through play Improve the health, safety and unification of neighborhoods Use active play to develop cognitive, social and emotional learning skills Preserving outdoor places to play Environmental stewardship improves the quality of life in our communities.

We support efforts to preserve, protect and enhance outdoor spaces by funding programs or organizations that: Clean up community spaces, including (but not limited to) beaches, rivers and streams Protect green spaces within the community, including planting trees, mangroves and seagrass Support community composting, community gardens, native gardens and/or pollinator gardens Have questions about our grant program?

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.