Banner Bank – Banner Gives Community Grants

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Grants Supporting Housing, Financial Education, and Economic Opportunity in the Pacific Northwest

The Banner Bank invests in the long-term vitality of the communities it serves through Banner Gives, its charitable grants program. Banner Gives supports nonprofit organizations across Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho, with a strong priority on programs benefiting low- and moderate-income populations.

Organization

Banner Bank (Banner Gives)

Support Type

Charitable grants (program-focused)

Geographic Focus

Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho

Funding Priorities

Banner Gives supports nonprofit programs that align with the following focus areas:

Housing

Programs addressing homelessness
Affordable housing initiatives
Homeownership counseling
Projects creating or preserving access to affordable housing

Youth Development

Academic achievement and civic involvement
Financial literacy for youth
Physical and emotional development programs

Financial Education

Financial literacy and education for youth and adults

Economic Development

Small business and small farm development
Workforce development education
Job creation and job retention initiatives

Funding priority is given to organizations serving low- and moderate-income communities.

Eligibility & Restrictions

Eligible Organizations

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Organizations operating within Banner Bank’s regional footprint
Programs aligned with Banner Gives funding priorities

Ineligible Requests

Banner Gives does not fund:

Books, films, videos, or television productions
Individual pre-K–12 schools, PTAs/PTOs, or supporting foundations
Memorial campaigns
Travel-related events (including school trips or tours)
Sports or athletic programs
Individuals (including scholarships or fellowships)
Government or municipal agencies or fiscally sponsored organizations
Endowments, fundraising campaigns, or debt/deficit funding
Religious, political, labor, fraternal, or civic organizations
- (Exception: support may be considered for homeless shelters, soup kitchens, or similar social services)

Banner Bank also does not fund organizations that discriminate or espouse hate in any form.

Application Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadline: October 15 (annual cutoff)
Review Period: Allow 45–60 days for consideration

Application / Request Process

Organizations must first complete Banner Bank’s eligibility quiz. Qualified organizations will then be directed to the full grant application.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.bannerbank.com/about-us/community-support

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is a strong fit for nonprofits that:

Serve low- and moderate-income communities
Work in housing stability, financial education, youth development, or economic opportunity
Operate in Banner Bank’s Western U.S. footprint
Can plan ahead for an annual October 15 deadline

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Program: Banner Gives
Deadline: October 15
Decision Timeline: 45–60 days
Best Suited For: Established nonprofits delivering housing, financial literacy, youth, or economic development programs