Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation – Community Grants (October 16 Deadline)

Supporting Community Impact for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

The Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation provides charitable grants to local organizations delivering positive impact in the communities Bluestone Bank serves. The Foundation prioritizes requests that benefit low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods, with an emphasis on community stability, opportunity, and well-being.

Organization

Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation

Support Type

Charitable grants

Typical Grant Size

Up to $5,000 (average award)

Geographic Focus

Communities served by Bluestone Bank

About the Funder

The Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation was established to formalize Bluestone Bank’s commitment to community partnership and local impact. Funded annually through direct contributions from the Bank, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations whose work strengthens community resilience and expands access to opportunity.

Funding Priorities

Priority consideration is given to programs aligned with the following areas:

• Support to Individuals Without Housing & Affordable Housing
• Economic Development & Community Partnership Programs
• Health & Human Services Programs
• Education, Youth & Financial Literacy
• Special Projects & Capacity Building

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation generally does not fund:

• Individuals (including scholarships, fellowships, sponsorships, or donation matches)
• Alumni organizations
• Animal-related causes
• Beauty pageants
• Major capital or endowment campaigns
• Fundraising events, dinners, or tickets
• Individual or youth sports teams and leagues
• Advertising, promotional items, or merchandise
• Governmental or political activities or candidates
• Churches or religious initiatives
• Travel (conferences, seminars, tours, student trips)

Funding & Administration Notes

• Average grants are up to $5,000
• Organizations are limited to one grant per year
• Renewals require submission of a new application
• Submission does not guarantee funding or full request approval

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through Bluestone Bank’s website. A complete proposal should include the following attachments:

• IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and Tax ID
• Cover letter describing organizational mission and funding request
• Organizational budget and project-specific budget (if applicable)
• List of other funding sources (current or pending)
• Board of Directors list and Board participation details
• Information on any banking relationship with Bluestone Bank
• Any additional supporting documentation

👉 Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://bluestone.bank/about-us/in-the-community/grants/

Grant Review & Decision Timeline

The Foundation meets quarterly to review applications. Please allow adequate time for review; incomplete applications may delay decisions.

Quarterly Application Deadlines

• January 16
• April 16
• July 16
• October 16

Applicants are notified of funding decisions by email following review.

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This grant program is well suited for organizations that:

• Serve low- and moderate-income communities
• Are seeking modest, flexible community grants
• Align with housing stability, economic development, health, education, or financial literacy
• Operate locally within Bluestone Bank’s service area

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

• Review Type: Quarterly
• Typical Grant Size: Up to $5,000
• Best Suited For: Local nonprofits delivering direct community benefit