RBC Foundation USA – Community Investment Grants (Outside Minneapolis/St. Paul)
July 15, 2026 Deadline
Organization: RBC Foundation USA
Affiliated Company: RBC Wealth Management
Support Type: Program and capital support grants
Geographic Focus: Communities outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area where RBC Wealth Management has a business presence
Next Deadline: July 15, 2026
About the Program
RBC Foundation USA provides grants to nonprofit organizations advancing economic opportunity, community resilience, and environmental sustainability in markets where RBC Wealth Management operates.
This funding cycle is specifically for organizations located outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
Funding aligns with three strategic focus areas designed to create measurable, community-level impact.
Funding Priorities
🎓 Equip People with the Skills for a Thriving Future
Support for programs that:
- Build in-demand workforce skills (trades, AI, tech, healthcare, sustainability, agriculture, business, creative industries)
- Provide work-based learning, mentorship, or internships
- Support credential building, re-skilling, and upskilling
- Help youth bridge school-to-work transitions
- Assist individuals facing barriers to completing high school or post-secondary education
- Support job-specific language learning
Programs must demonstrate clear pathways to employment and sustained career outcomes.
🏘 Drive More Inclusive Prosperity
Support for initiatives that:
- Improve food security and housing stability
- Increase access to health services
- Strengthen financial confidence and financial well-being
- Improve accessibility of community-use spaces (ramps, lifts, signage, lighting, accessible trails, etc.)
Projects should address systemic barriers or clearly identified local needs.
🌎 Support the Transition to a Net-Zero Economy
Support for programs that:
- Advance climate mitigation and decarbonization
- Promote nature-based solutions and biodiversity
- Improve energy efficiency in community buildings
- Install renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar panels)
- Enhance green infrastructure in urban settings
Projects must benefit community-use spaces rather than private dwellings.
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) public charity for at least three years
- Have a minimum annual operating budget of $100,000
- Be located in a community where RBC Wealth Management has a business presence (outside Minneapolis/St. Paul for this cycle)
Generally not supported:
- Startup organizations
- Multi-year commitments
- Endowment campaigns
- Political organizations
- Private schools
- Sports teams
- Religious programs
- Travel-related costs
- Theoretical research
Application Process
- Applications are submitted through RBC’s Blackbaud grant portal.
- Applicants must first create an account before accessing the 2026 application.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-us/about/community-events/grants
Key Deadlines
📅 July 15, 2026 (Outside Minneapolis/St. Paul cycle)
Applicants are encouraged to submit early to ensure full review consideration.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is best suited for established nonprofits that:
- Deliver measurable workforce or economic mobility outcomes
- Improve community access to essential services
- Advance sustainability and environmental resilience
- Operate in RBC Wealth Management markets outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Biannual
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Best Suited For: Established nonprofits (3+ years, $100K+ budget) in eligible RBC markets outside MSP
Application Tip: Clearly articulate measurable outcomes and demonstrate strong alignment with one of RBC’s three strategic pillars.
