Our Mission

We believe every youth in Jersey City should have access to high-quality educational, recreational, cultural, and community enrichment programs.

About the Youth Foundation Grant

  • Grant recipients should demonstrate relevance to the Foundation’s key Giving Pillars: educational, recreational, cultural, and community.

  • Grants are generally limited to use in the market areas served by the community.

  • The Foundation typically prioritizes contributions to individual endeavors rather than scholarships.

 
 

Organizational Requirements

  • Evidence of 501(c) (3) status

  • A list of the organization’s Officers and Board of Directors

  • Any Bank Employee, Director or Advisory Director knowledgeable about the project or initiative

  • Recent public relations materials and other relevant information

Financial Requirements

  • Annual Report (if applicable) and other Financial Statements

  • Sources of funding (including other contributions)

  • Organization’s total Budget Total

Written Requirements

  • Describe the initiative seeking support

  • Provide a statement of purpose and goals for the Grant

  • Give the area within the organization/community the Grant will address