TD Charitable Foundation – Regional Grants (September 2026 Deadline)
Corporate Grants for Community Programs in TD Bank Metro Markets
The TD Charitable Foundation supports nonprofit programs that improve quality of life in the communities TD serves. Through its Regional Grants program, the foundation funds initiatives aligned with the TD Ready Commitment, with special consideration for projects benefiting historically underserved communities and low-to-moderate income people.
The next regional grant deadline is September 11, 2026.
Organization: TD Charitable Foundation
Support Type: Corporate foundation grants
Geographic Focus: TD Bank, N.A. metro market areas in the eastern United States
About the Funder
Founded in 2002, the TD Charitable Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of TD Bank in the United States. The foundation’s mission is to support, respect, and improve the quality of life in the diverse communities where TD operates.
Its grantmaking is guided by the TD Ready Commitment, TD’s corporate citizenship platform, which prioritizes initiatives that help create a more inclusive and sustainable future.
What This Program Supports
TD Charitable Foundation Regional Grants primarily support programs aligned with one or more of the four drivers of the TD Ready Commitment.
While applicants should review TD’s current framework in detail, the foundation generally prefers projects that:
- Align with one or more TD Ready Commitment drivers
- Have measurable goals and outcomes
- Are programmatic in nature
- Expand or strengthen the scope of services offered by an organization
- Benefit low-to-moderate income people and communities
- Support diverse and historically underserved communities
TD is looking for organizations that can clearly show how funding will produce meaningful community benefit.
Funding Amounts
💰 Minimum grant amount: $5,000
Organizations may request either full or partial funding for a program. TD does not publish a standard maximum award amount for regional grants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:
- Be tax-exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3), or be supported by a public school or qualified state or local governmental entity that is not classified as a private foundation
- Comply with the TD Charitable Foundation’s anti-discrimination policy
- Be located in a TD Bank, N.A. metro market area
Organizations may apply more than once, but only one grant will be awarded to an organization during a 12-month period.
Geographic Focus
TD Charitable Foundation regional grants are available in TD metro market areas across:
- New England
- New York
- Southern Connecticut
- Northern New Jersey (Bergen and Passaic counties)
- Pennsylvania
- Central, Southern, and Coastal New Jersey
- Delaware
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Washington, D.C.
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Florida
Applicants should confirm that their program serves residents within TD’s geographic footprint before applying.
Ineligible Requests
TD Charitable Foundation does not support:
- Individuals
- Private foundations
- Political candidates, lobbying, or advocacy organizations
- Religious organizations
- Research organizations or research projects
- Athletic teams, social groups, fraternal groups, or labor groups with limited constituencies
- Organizations or events not open to the general public
- Programs serving communities outside TD’s footprint
- Fundraising events
- Annual appeals
- Operating deficit reduction
- Endowment funds
- Travel, trips, tours, or conference expenses
- Requests under $5,000
Application Timeline
TD accepts regional grant applications on a bi-monthly cycle.
📅 Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
📅 Decisions Communicated By: Late November 2026
📅 Impact Report Issued: Late July 2027
Application Requirements
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- General organization and contact information
- Request details, including funding amount, project title, communities served, and outcome measurement
- Financial information, including organizational and project budgets
- Acceptance of grant conditions if awarded
Required attachments include:
- Board member list with employer, job title, and board position
- Most recent audited financial statement or filed tax return
- 501(c)(3) determination letter, or documentation for a government entity/public school
- Current organizational operating budget
- Proposed project budget
Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients are required to complete an impact report approximately 9 months after the grant date. TD uses this reporting to track the social and environmental impact of funded programs.
Organizations that do not complete required reporting may affect future funding eligibility.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the TD Charitable Foundation portal.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.td.com/us/en/about-us/funding-opportunities
For questions, applicants may contact: us-charitablegiving@td.com
Regional programmatic questions may also be directed to the appropriate regional giving email listed in the application materials.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Operate in TD Bank metro market areas
- Run community-based, measurable programs
- Serve low-to-moderate income communities or historically underserved populations
- Need at least $5,000 in support for a clearly defined program
Because TD prioritizes strong outcomes, geographic fit, and inclusive community impact, this grant is best suited for organizations with a well-developed program and a clear evaluation plan.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Bi-monthly regional grant cycle
Minimum Request: $5,000
Best Suited For: Nonprofits and public entities in TD metro markets with measurable community programs
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