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About Regions
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas.
Regions Foundation
Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.
Matching Gifts Program
Full-time associates and recent retirees (up to 5 years after retirement) of Regions and its affiliated companies can request a Regions Matching Gift to eligible organizations. The recipient organization must be a 501(c) or 170(c) organization located in the Regions footprint (except for accredited educational institutions, which may be located anywhere in the United States) and has a primary mission that clearly fits one of these categories:
Regions Matching Gifts for Recent Retirees
Retirees of Regions and its affiliated companies are eligible for the Matching Gift Program for up to 5 years after retirement (the gift date must be within the first 5 years of retirement). Regions will match donations of $25 or more, up to a total of $1,000 per year per retiree.
The Regions Community Affairs team will contact the organization on your behalf to verify the gift and review eligibility.
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Sign up to see the full listThe public radio grants are available to nonprofits, local news stations, and media organizations dedicated to strengthening local and regional radio programs. Eligible programs include public broadcasting, educational radio, and independent journalism. Nonprofits focused on cultural programming are also encouraged to apply for funding.
Grants in public radio typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 34.9% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Public radio grants empower journalists and media organizations to reach a wider audience, amplify diverse voices, and create informed communities. These grants support independent journalism, cultural programming, and educational content that serves community needs. Nonprofit radio can benefit from grants by expanding media access, upholding press freedom, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Funding for public radio varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1,500 to a maximum of $2,500,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $15,000, while the average grant awarded is $234,201. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Grants are offered by private foundations, namely, the Amateur Radio Digital Communications, to support amateur radio and digital communications. Activism-focused philanthropic organizations are also a good source of funding for this type of grant. Some grants are also offered by community-based organizations in their respective areas. There are several funding opportunities from unlikely organizations, keep an eye out for these opportunities as well.
Instrumentl lists over 30 grants, totalling $1.8 million available for public radio organizations.
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