Quick Facts
Funding$5,000 to $25,000 per year for two years
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineApril 30, 2027
FunderProvident Bank Foundation (Corporate)
The Provident Bank Foundation provides two-year Empowerment Grants of $5,000 to $25,000 per year to nonprofits and schools in New Jersey and New York communities served by Provident Bank. Education, youth development, and community programs are priorities.
What This Grant Funds
Empowerment Grants fund education programs, STEM initiatives, youth development, and community projects in Provident Bank's NJ service communities. Two-year awards provide sustained support for program development.
Who Is Eligible
- Nonprofits and public schools in Provident Bank's NJ service area
- Programs in education, youth development, or community services
- Two-year program commitments are preferred
How Forward Education Products Qualify
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI literacy programs for Provident Bank Foundation-funded NJ schools
micro:bit Starter Kit -- STEM and CS education for NJ schools through Provident Bank Foundation grants
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based curriculum for Provident Bank Foundation NJ education programs
Keep in Mind: Two-year grants require a program plan that spans multiple years. Show sustainability beyond the grant period. The April 30, 2027 deadline is for the next cycle.
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