First Citizens' Charitable Foundation aspires to strengthen the communities we serve by investing in organizations and initiatives that contribute to the economic and social well-being of the people in these communities.

The purpose of the First Citizens’ Charitable Foundation is to promote economic advancement in communities where First Citizens’ members and team members live and work. Our hope is to support and improve our communities by establishing a relationship with local organizations and providing financial support.

First Citizens’ Charitable Foundation does not support requests from the following:
  • Religious organizations, unless the program supports and is open to the community
  • Political activities or candidates for political office
  • Government activities
  • Any organization that discriminates on the basis of gender, identity, religion, race, age, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation or ability/disability 
  • Paid solicitors
  • Operational costs such as staffing and building overhead
  • Fundraising dinners or events and tickets to fundraising events
  • Individual sports teams including youth sports teams and leagues
  • Beauty pageants, travel, including conferences, seminars, tours and student trips

Non-Profit Grants

 

Areas of Giving
  • Programs that support education, youth and elderly programs/community development. 
  • Health and Human services including community based health care, family planning and substance abuse.
  • Culture including arts, community and civic issues, and education.
  • Programs and projects that provide for basic needs (food, shelter and clothing) and are focused on providing or improving the availability of services that meet the basic needs.
  • Causes important to our team members that fit within the above framework.
*Tangible, sustainable requests are favorable 
 
Eligibility
  • A registered 501c3 organization who demonstrates significant local impact.
  • An organization whose mission or services align with First Citizens’ Charitable Foundation’s areas of giving.
  • Organizations must be within the Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and Norfolk counties in the state of Massachusetts.

Contributions
  • Organizations are eligible to receive funding from the First Citizens’ Charitable Foundation only once per calendar year.
  • Contribution Awards will range between $1,000-$5,000 in effort to support as many organizations throughout our footprint as possible. For larger donation requests, please email Community@FirstCitizens.org to schedule time to discuss your organizations' mission, needs and opportunities.

Submitting a Request
  • Include a copy of 501(c)3 Non-Profit Status.
  • Include cover letter on organizational letterhead, providing all relevant information and mission statement. All other necessary collateral or documentation relevant to request. Please include amount requested, if you need volunteers and as much detail as possible.
  • Email all documentation and request to community@firstcitizens.org.

Applications are rolling and can be submitted at any time. They will be reviewed and awarded quarterly Applications sent one week prior to reviewal date will be pushed into the next quarter. Applications will be reviewed on March 29th, June 28th, September 30th and December 30th of 2024.


Individual Investment Grants

Are you applying to a college or trade school? Want to advance a skill or learn a new one? Maybe looking to change careers but need the funds to take that leap? We want to invest in your future! Simply tell us what you are looking to achieve, and we may be able to help get you there.

 To apply for an Individual Investment Grant, email us the answer the following questions:

  • What are you looking to achieve?
  • What do you require to get you there?
  • How will it better yourself and the community you live in?

Requests that are specific, community driven and under $3,000 are favorable. You must reside or be a part of the Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, and Norfolk County communities. Proof of residence may be requested. Applications are rolling and can be submitted at any time. They will be reviewed and awarded quarterly Applications sent one week prior to reviewal date will be pushed into the next quarter. Applications will be reviewed on March 29th, June 28th, September 30th and December 30th of 2024.

Email all documentation and requests to community@firstcitizens.org.

Sponsorship Requests

To request First Citizens' to sponsor an event or program please email marketing@firstcitizens.org.