Citizens Grants: Workforce Development

Overview

NOTE:

• All grant applicants for Citizens Charitable Foundation must complete an eligibility quiz. The application is viewable if you advance beyond the eligibility quiz.
  
• See Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant for Financial Empowerment here.
• See Citizens Champions in Action Program here.
  
• See Citizens Philanthropic Foundation Grants:
  • Workforce Development is here.
  • Financial Empowerment is here.
    

Background

Citizens invests in nonprofits creating measurable impact through innovative programs. Our philanthropic priorities are Workforce Development and Financial Empowerment. At Citizens, we strive to collaborate closely with high-impact nonprofit organizations and build strong partnerships that include opportunities for colleague volunteerism and joint storytelling.

Workforce Development

We fund programs that help build the workforce of the future through job training, career education and career coaching programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

• Must be an IRS qualified charitable 501(c)(3) organization
  
• Currently, Citizens only accepts unsolicited contribution applications from organizations in select geographic areas: CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, MI, NH, OH, PA, RI, Upstate NY, VA and VT.
  

Preferences

• We are prioritize allocating our grant funding in support of programs.
  

Ineligibility

• Must not be a Type III Supporting Organization
• Must not use a Fiscal Agent
• Must not be seeking funds for any of the following:
  • General operating support
  • Annual Appeals/Capital Campaigns
  • Public or private educational institutions
  • Single disease, issue information and research organizations
  • Religious organizations, including restoration of church buildings
  • Girl Scout or Boy Scout Troops
  • Athletic Organizations or Recreational Departments
  • Individuals
  • Labor, fraternal or membership organizations
  • Political organizations or projects
  • Conferences or seminars
  • Governmental and quasi-governmental public agencies or organizations
  • Endowment
  • Trips and tours, including transportation costs
  • Private Foundations
• Organization must not discriminate based on:
  • Age
  • Race
  • Color
  • Sex
    
  • Religion
  • National Origin
  • Disability
  • Family Status
  • Receipt of Public Assistance
  • Sexual Orientation