KeyBank Foundation – Community Giving & Grant Program

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Supporting Neighbors, Education, and Workforce Opportunity

The KeyBank Foundation provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities across KeyBank’s footprint. Grantmaking focuses on advancing economic inclusion, neighborhood stability, and pathways to education and employment—particularly for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

Organization: KeyBank Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Communities within KeyBank service areas across the United States

About the Funder

The KeyBank Foundation is the philanthropic arm of KeyBank and plays a central role in the bank’s commitment to responsible growth and community impact. Through strategic grantmaking and local engagement, the Foundation supports organizations that help communities thrive and individuals achieve long-term economic security.

Funding Priorities

The KeyBank Foundation’s grantmaking is centered on three core focus areas:

Neighbors

Programs that strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life, including:

Affordable housing and housing stability
Community development and revitalization
Services supporting low- and moderate-income individuals and families

Education

Initiatives that promote educational access and success, such as:

K–12 education and student support services
Postsecondary access and completion
Career exploration and readiness programs

Workforce

Programs that prepare individuals for employment and economic mobility, including:

Workforce development and job training
Skills-building and credentialing programs
Career pathways aligned with local labor market needs

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Preference for programs serving low- and moderate-income populations
Strong emphasis on measurable outcomes and community impact
Geographic alignment with KeyBank markets is important

Funding Amounts

The KeyBank Foundation does not publish standard grant sizes. Award amounts vary based on alignment with funding priorities, geography, and available resources.

Timeline & Review

Review Type: Rolling, with local and regional review processes
Decision Timing: Varies by market and volume of applications

Application / Learn More

All requests must be submitted through KeyBank’s online grant application system.

➡️ Apply / Learn More:
https://www.key.com/about/corporate-responsibility/apply-for-a-grant.html

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is well suited for organizations that:

Serve low- and moderate-income individuals or communities
Focus on neighborhood stability, education, or workforce readiness
Operate in KeyBank service areas
Can demonstrate clear, measurable community outcomes

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling / market-based
Primary Focus Areas: Neighbors, Education, Workforce
Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits advancing economic opportunity and stability