Charitable Giving March 2026

Truist Foundation – Grant Program

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Organization: Truist

About the Funder

The Truist Foundation partners with nonprofits that advance economic mobility, strengthen small businesses, and improve financial well-being across the U.S. The Foundation invests in programs that create long-term pathways to opportunity—especially in historically underserved communities.

Funding is guided by a commitment to relationship-building, measurable outcomes, and community-centered solutions.

What This Program Funds

Core Funding Pillars

1. Career Pathways & Workforce Development

Job training and reskilling
Credentialing and certification programs
Workforce pipelines for underrepresented communities
Career navigation services

2. Small Business & Entrepreneurship Support

Technical assistance for small businesses
Entrepreneur development programs
Initiatives supporting minority-owned and women-owned businesses

3. Financial Well-Being & Economic Mobility

Financial literacy and coaching
Credit-building and asset-building programs
Housing stability initiatives
Community wealth-building models

4. Community Resilience & Local Impact

Programs strengthening long-term community infrastructure
Cross-sector collaborations improving economic opportunity

The Foundation supports programmatic, capacity-building, and strategic initiative funding—not event sponsorships or individuals.

Eligibility

Organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3)
Operate within the Truist banking footprint
Align with at least one Truist Foundation funding pillar
Demonstrate measurable and equitable impact
Show strong financial stewardship and organizational capacity

Funding Amounts

Minimum grant: $5,000
Truist does not publish an average or maximum grant size
Grant amounts depend on:
- The strength and clarity of the program
- Expected community impact
- Alignment with Truist’s pillars
- Depth of the potential partnership

Truist intentionally builds grant amounts over time as relationships deepen with grantees.

Deadline

March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Geographic Focus

Must serve communities within the Truist banking footprint, primarily:

Southeast
Mid-Atlantic
Midwest

Application Process

Submit an LOI through the Truist Foundation portal
LOI should include:
- Organizational overview
- Program summary
- Community need
- Expected outcomes and evaluation plan
If invited, submit a full proposal with supporting documentation