Fulton Forward Foundation Impact Grants
Grants Supporting Economic Empowerment in Fulton Bank Communities
The Fulton Forward Foundation provides financial impact grants to nonprofit organizations working to advance economic empowerment in communities served by Fulton Bank. Impact Grants support 501(c)(3) organizations focused on affordable housing, home ownership, job training, workforce development, financial literacy, and broader economic empowerment.
Fulton Bank also considers charitable donation and sponsorship requests from organizations that foster growth and development within the communities the bank serves in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
Organization: Fulton Forward Foundation / Fulton Bank
Support Type: Impact grants, charitable donations, and sponsorships
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Fulton Bank in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia
Deadline: December 30, 2026
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About the Funder
Fulton Bank supports nonprofit and community-based organizations through Fulton Forward, its community impact platform. The bank considers charitable donations and sponsorships that help foster growth and development in the communities it serves.
The Fulton Forward Foundation is an independent nonprofit private foundation that provides larger financial impact grants to 501(c)(3) community organizations. These grants are designed to advance Fulton’s vision of economic empowerment and create meaningful community impact across its regional footprint.
What This Program Supports
The Fulton Forward Foundation focuses its Impact Grant giving on four key pillars:
Affordable Housing & Home Ownership
Programs that expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing, support home ownership, or help individuals and families move toward long-term housing security.
Job Training & Workforce Development
Initiatives that help people build skills, access training, prepare for employment, or advance along career pathways.
Financial Literacy
Programs that improve financial knowledge, money management skills, budgeting, credit readiness, savings, and long-term financial capability.
Economic Empowerment
Community-based efforts that help individuals, families, and neighborhoods build economic stability, mobility, and opportunity.
Eligible Support Types
The Fulton Forward Foundation provides Impact Grants of $20,000 or more to eligible 501(c)(3) community organizations.
Fulton Bank also considers:
Charitable donation requests
Sponsorship requests
General funding requests that support community growth and development
General charitable donation and sponsorship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis through the Fulton Bank application process.
Eligibility & Preferences
Impact Grant applicants must be 501(c)(3) community organizations and must align with one or more of the Fulton Forward Foundation’s four key pillars:
Affordable Housing & Home Ownership
Job Training & Workforce Development
Financial Literacy
Economic Empowerment
Fulton Bank considers requests from organizations that foster growth and development within the communities the bank serves in:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Organizations that receive a Fulton Forward Foundation Impact Grant should wait at least 24 months after the grant date before applying again. This helps the Foundation support a broader range of organizations across its communities.
Required Documentation
Applicants should collect all required documentation before starting the application.
For Fulton Bank charitable donation and sponsorship requests, supporting documentation may include:
Current signed W-9
Organization mission statement
Event flyer or 1–2-page description of the donation or sponsorship request
501(c)(3) nonprofit tax exemption letter, if applicable
Any other relevant materials that support the request
For Fulton Forward Foundation Impact Grant requests, applicants must upload:
Current Form W-9
Annual report
IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter
Applicants should also be prepared to provide information related to:
Mission and vision
Organizational stability
Project idea, need, or opportunity
Prior grant impact summary, if applicable
Ineligible Requests
Fulton Bank and the Fulton Forward Foundation do not provide a detailed public list of ineligible request types on the guidelines page. Applicants should carefully review the current application instructions and ensure their request aligns with the appropriate funding pathway.
Impact Grant requests must align with one or more of the Foundation’s four key pillars and must be submitted by an eligible 501(c)(3) organization.
Funding Amounts
Fulton Forward Foundation Impact Grants are $20,000 or more.
General Fulton Bank charitable donations and sponsorships are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The bank does not publish standard award amounts for donation or sponsorship requests.
Timeline & Review
The Fulton Forward Foundation awards Impact Grants on a biannual basis.
📅 Fall Impact Grant Cycle Deadline: December 30, 2026
📅 Fall Cycle Award Timing: April / May of the following year
📅 Spring Impact Grant Cycle Deadline: June 30
📅 Spring Cycle Award Timing: October / November of the same year
After a request is submitted, Fulton may contact the organization for additional information. Due to application volume, the bank notes that it may not be able to respond to every inquiry.
Application / Request Process
Applicants should use the appropriate application pathway based on the type of request.
Fulton Forward Foundation Impact Grants
Impact Grant requests of $20,000 or more must be submitted through the Fulton Forward Foundation Impact Grant Application.
Applicants should ensure that the request:
Is submitted by an eligible 501(c)(3) organization
Aligns with one or more of the four key pillars
Includes all required documentation
Clearly explains the project need, opportunity, and anticipated impact
Demonstrates organizational stability and capacity
Includes any prior grant impact summary, if applicable
Fulton Bank Charitable Donations and Sponsorships
General charitable donation and sponsorship requests should be submitted through the Fulton Bank Application. Applicants should have all supporting documents ready before beginning the application.
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://www.fultonbank.com/About-Fulton-Bank/Fulton-Forward/Instructions-for-Requesting-Funds
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit organizations working to expand economic opportunity in Fulton Bank communities. The Impact Grant program is especially relevant for organizations with established programs in affordable housing, workforce development, financial literacy, and economic empowerment.
Because Impact Grants begin at $20,000, this opportunity may be best suited for organizations with strong program models, clear community need, demonstrated organizational capacity, and the ability to show measurable impact.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Biannual review
Current Deadline: December 30, 2026
Typical Lead Time: Apply by December 30 for April / May award consideration
Best Suited For: 501(c)(3) organizations advancing economic empowerment in Fulton Bank communities
Funding Amount: Impact Grants of $20,000 or more
Geographic Focus: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia
