Applications are currently being accepted for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Builders Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Builders Program
The Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Program supports nonprofit organizations through funding and leadership development to strengthen community impact. The program focuses on basic needs, income creation, stable housing, and empowered communities to promote long-term economic mobility.
Benefits of Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Builders Program
Selected organizations typically receive:
- Financial support for community programming
- Leadership development opportunities
- Capacity-building resources
- Strategic guidance and partnership support
Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Builders Program Requirements
To find out if your organization is eligible, please refer to the criteria below before contacting us.
To be considered for a local grant, your organization:
- Must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, not classified as a private foundation and not operating through a fiscal agent or sponsor
- Must be based and serve communities in these markets
- Must be aligned with our funding priorities: basic needs, income creation, stable housing, and/or empowering communities
The following organizations are not eligible for funding:
- Any organization that discriminates based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. This also includes organizations that espouse hate and discrimination towards any group
- Individuals, including those seeking scholarships or fellowship assistance
- Political, labor, fraternal organizations, or civic clubs
- Government and municipal agencies and organizations
- Endowment funds
- Fiscally sponsored organizations
- We do not provide general funding to any organization whose purpose is to promote or to discourage the observance or influence of religious beliefs. However, we will support such organization’s funding of homeless shelters, soup kitchens or other social service needs. The organization may be asked to provide proof of the community program receiving funding.
- Individual pre-K-12 schools (this includes private, public, charter, individual school supporting foundations, PTA/PTO organizations etc)
- Memorial campaigns
- While we may sponsor the opportunities below through other funding avenues, these opportunities are ineligible for charitable grants, with rare exceptions.
- Sports, athletic events, or athletic programs
- Travel-related events, including student trips or tours
- Development or production of books, films, videos, or television programs.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
04 June, 2026
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