The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 Community Grant.
Donor Name: Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
State: Selected States
City/Town: Selected Cities and Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/08/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priority Focus Areas
- Economically Vibrant Communities – They drive prosperity in the communities through workforce development, education, economic development, and economic security. Programming eligible in this focus area:
- Affordable housing
- Digital inclusion
- Economic development
- Financial literacy/ resiliency
- Home ownership/asset building
- Migrant/farm worker
- Small business (entrepreneurship support and technical assistance)
- Workforce mobility/mentorship
- Healthy Communities – They build healthy communities by promoting physical and mental wellness. Programming eligible in this focus area:
- Access to sports and recreation
- Arts and culture
- Education (early learning, K-12 education, post-secondary education)
- Fundamental needs (Community health, food, shelter)
- Mental and physical healthcare
- Pet welfare
- Public services support (nonprofits supporting libraries, parks, community centers, etc.)
- Inclusive Communities – They foster a sense of belonging by supporting equity and inclusion for all. Programming eligible in this focus area:
- Culturally specific programs and services
- Intergenerational programs (youth/senior connections)
- Reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals/recidivism reduction
- Support for BIPOC Community
- Support for LGBTQIA+ Community
- Support for Military & Veterans
- Support for Older Adults
- Support for People with Disabilities
- Support for Women & Girls
- Sustainable Communities – They strive to support the natural environment by limiting the operational impact and investing to help build a sustainable future. Programming eligible in this focus area:
- Air quality management
- Biodiversity (pollinators, native plants, etc.)
- Climate resiliency
- Disaster preparedness (floods, droughts, wildfires, etc.)
- Energy management
- Environmental justice and equity
- Environmental sustainability and preservation
- Waste management
- Water management
- Wildlife conservation.
Funding Information
$5,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation will:
- Accept applications only from qualified, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations—eligible applicants must be registered on the national IRS database at time of application
- Accept applications from nonprofits serving communities where Umpqua Bank maintains a physical location and associates, including branches, commercial banking centers, lending offices, and administrative offices—the list of eligible states is provided within the grant application; there is space to tell us more about the geographical community(ies) your nonprofit serves in relation to the Umpqua Bank location(s) and associates nearest you
- Prioritize organizations and/or programs that:
- Engage current bank associates in a volunteer capacity (very important!)
- Serve a majority low-to-moderate (LMI) population
- Serve under-resourced communities
- Consider other funding commitments and grants awarded through the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation and Umpqua Bank when making grant decisions.
For more information, visit Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation.
