Rockland Trust Fdn. Grants

Rockland Trust aims to strengthen the communities it serves, empowering individuals and families to access opportunities and improve their quality of life.

Type of Support

Overview

The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation provides grants with a focus on serving low-to-moderate income populations within several key areas: Affordable Housing, targeting initiatives from development of income-based housing to foreclosure prevention; Children & Youth, supporting equal access to programs that promote health, wellness, education, and leadership; Financial Inclusion & Workforce Development, emphasizing financial literacy and employment skills education; and Small Business Support, aiding in the provision of assistance and entrepreneurial support programs.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
RI, MA (Barnstable County, Bristol County, Dukes County, Essex County, Middlesex County, Nantucket County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County, Worcester County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsorship relationship (after discussion with staff)
Other
  • Must be in corporate and good tax standing with the IRS and other governmental authorities
  • Cannot discriminate on the basis of Age, Race, Sex, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Family Status, Receipt of Public Assistance, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity
  • Based in or serving residents of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, or Worcester counties in Massachusetts; or Rhode Island
  • Multi-year requests are accepted

Ineligibility

Organizations requesting multiple grants in a single year
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Political activities, lobbying, or political candidates
Government Agencies and departments, including schools
Police or Fire organizations
Labor or Fraternal organizations
Individuals or families
Annual Fund drives or campaigns
Trips, tours, or conferences
Scout Troops
Parent Teacher Organizations
Scholarship programs
Capital campaigns or requests (including equipment, technology, or vehicles)
Other grant-making foundations (e.g., United Ways, community foundations)
Organizations benefiting a limited number of individuals or a single family
Single-disease research or support organizations
Projects where Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is the sole funder
2.5k – 10k

Submission

Review Criteria

Priority for funding is primarily allocated to communities within the service area of a Rockland Trust Bank branch.