Citizens Grants: Workforce Development

Citizens Charitable Foundation Last updated: April 05, 2026

Summary

The Citizens Charitable Foundation offers grants focused on Workforce Development and Financial Empowerment. Organizations applying must be IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in specific states. The foundation seeks to partner with high-impact nonprofits to create measurable community impact through innovative programs. Funding is directed towards job training, career education, and coaching initiatives, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and volunteerism.

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Funder	Citizens Charitable Foundation
Grant Amount	Unspecified amount

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Overview

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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.
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- 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.

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Eligibility

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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