The Columbia Bank Foundation is seeking applications for its Micro Grant Program.
Donor Name: Columbia Bank Foundation
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Micro Grant Program allows organizations that meet focus areas to apply for smaller grants under a streamlined application process.
Charitable contributions from the Foundation will be focused on supporting the following major areas:
- Community Investment and Economic Development
- Financial Literacy and Education
- Health and Human Services
- Food Insecurity
- Environmental Sustainability
- The Arts
Funding Information
The Micro Grant Program will be accepted for $1,000 to $4,999.
Grant Period
12 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations seeking funding from CBF must be tax exempt with 501(c)(3) status as a public charity of the Internal Revenue Code.
- They fund capital improvements and other expenses arising from and directly tied to the programs, core activities, or mission of the organization.
- Organization must be in operation a minimum of three years.
- Progress reports and contracts will be required for all Board approved grants.
- Incomplete applications may be delayed.
- They do not typically fund multi-year requests but will consider them as appropriate.
- They will give special consideration to those organizations that have been recipients of grants under the tithing program of Atlantic Stewardship Bank.
Exclusions
Ineligible grant recipients include but are not limited to:
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) designation.
- Private foundations.
- Support to individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance.
- Political causes, campaigns, or candidates.
- Fraternal organizations.
- Organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation.
- Labor organizations.
- Athletes or sports teams.
- Travel-related events, including student field trips or tours.
For more information, visit CBF.
