Think Bank Winter Giving Grants

Grants Supporting Economic Development, Financial Literacy, and Mental Health

Think Bank provides grants and sponsorships to nonprofit and public service organizations working to strengthen communities in and around the areas it serves. Through its quarterly giving cycles, Think Bank supports organizations making a meaningful local impact across community wellbeing, long-term financial stability, and support for people experiencing urgent or ongoing needs.

The Winter Giving cycle focuses on economic development, financial literacy, and mental health.

Organization: Think Bank
Support Type: Community grants and sponsorships
Geographic Focus: Apple Valley, Eagan, Edina, Rochester, and neighboring cities
Winter Giving Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Winter Giving Decisions Announced: December 15, 2026

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About the Funder

Think Bank supports community organizations through grants and sponsorships that help improve quality of life in the communities it serves. The bank encourages applications from organizations with strong local projects, clear community benefit, and a compelling story about the impact grant funding will make possible.

Think Bank’s giving program is organized around quarterly review cycles, each focused on a different set of community needs. Across its giving program, the bank prioritizes work that helps create thriving communities, cares for those who need support most, and contributes to long-term financial stability and security.

What This Program Supports

Think Bank’s Winter Giving cycle supports requests focused on:

Economic Development

Programs and projects that strengthen local communities by supporting economic opportunity, neighborhood vitality, small business development, career pathways, or broader community growth.

Financial Literacy

Initiatives that help individuals and families build financial knowledge, confidence, and long-term security. This may include programs focused on budgeting, saving, credit, banking access, financial planning, or financial education.

Mental Health

Programs that expand access to mental health support, promote emotional wellbeing, reduce stigma, or provide community-based services for individuals and families facing mental health challenges.

Eligible Support Types

Think Bank accepts both grant and sponsorship requests through its online application.

Eligible requests may include:

Program support
Community projects
Sponsorships aligned with Think Bank’s giving priorities
Special projects or larger requests, with advance conversation encouraged
Public service initiatives
Support for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Applicants with larger requests, such as support for a capital campaign or special project, are encouraged to contact Think Bank before submitting an application.

Eligibility & Preferences

Think Bank grants are open to:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Public service organizations

Requests should serve communities within Think Bank’s geographic focus, including:

Apple Valley, Minnesota
Eagan, Minnesota
Edina, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Neighboring cities in Think Bank’s service area

Think Bank encourages applicants to clearly explain the community impact that will be made possible through grant funding.

If an applicant is unsure where their project fits within the funding categories, Think Bank encourages organizations to contact its community giving team before applying.

Ineligible Requests

Think Bank generally does not fund:

Individual schools, PTAs, or PTOs
Youth and amateur sports teams
Run/walk fundraising events
Events or fundraisers benefiting one individual or a single family
Work taking place outside Think Bank’s service communities
Organizations whose sole purpose is debt relief, political activism, or religious evangelism

Think Bank may consider specific programs or initiatives within faith-based organizations, provided the program is open to all people regardless of religious affiliation.

For school-related requests, Think Bank focuses on working with schools at the district level in the communities it serves rather than funding individual schools, PTAs, or PTOs.

Funding Amounts

Think Bank does not publish a standard grant range for its community grants and sponsorships.

Applicants should submit a request amount that is appropriate for the project, program, or sponsorship opportunity. Organizations seeking larger funding amounts, such as support for a capital campaign or special project, are encouraged to contact Think Bank before applying.

Timeline & Review

Think Bank’s giving committee reviews grant applications on a quarterly basis.

📅 Winter Giving Applications Due: September 30, 2026
📅 Winter Giving Decisions Announced: December 15, 2026

Other 2026 giving cycles include:

📅 Spring Giving Applications Due: January 31, 2026
📅 Spring Decisions Announced: March 31, 2026

📅 Summer Giving Applications Due: March 31, 2026
📅 Summer Decisions Announced: June 30, 2026

📅 Fall Giving Applications Due: June 30, 2026
📅 Fall Decisions Announced: September 30, 2026

Application / Request Process

Applicants should review Think Bank’s funding categories and guidelines before beginning the online grant and sponsorship application.

The application should clearly describe:

The organization’s mission
The community need being addressed
The project, program, or sponsorship request
How the request aligns with the Winter Giving focus areas
The communities served
The expected impact of the funding
Any relevant project details, budget information, or supporting materials

Applicants should use the online application to share the important facts and details of the request and demonstrate the impact that grant funding will make possible.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.thinkbank.com/grants

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofits and public service organizations serving Think Bank communities through programs related to economic development, financial literacy, and mental health.

The Winter Giving cycle may be especially relevant for organizations helping residents build financial stability, access mental health resources, develop workforce or economic opportunities, and strengthen long-term community wellbeing in Apple Valley, Eagan, Edina, Rochester, and neighboring communities.

Because Think Bank reviews applications quarterly, organizations should pay close attention to the cycle that best matches their request and apply by the appropriate deadline.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Quarterly review
Winter Giving Deadline: September 30, 2026
Winter Giving Decisions Announced: December 15, 2026
Best Suited For: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public service organizations serving Think Bank communities
Funding Amount: Not specified
Geographic Focus: Apple Valley, Eagan, Edina, Rochester, and neighboring cities
Focus Areas: Economic development, financial literacy, and mental health