*2022 APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED*
Financial Institution Collaborative
2022: Request for Proposals (RFP)
CBO funding for existing high IMPACT projects/programs
The Financial Institution Collaborative (The Collaborative) is a funder-led collective impact effort to fund activities that support the Promise Zone’s goals. The Collaborative (formerly FIPO) is an informal initiative comprised of banks, credit unions, philanthropic organizations, public/private entities, and support from the Sacramento Promise Zone. The Collaborative also increases visibility and awareness of local organizations, community needs, projects, and significant initiatives for local and national funders.
$50,000 - $150,000 in funding is available. Depending on the proposal, there may be an opportunity to fund a larger project.
Please note that depending on the number of participating funders, there may be an opportunity to fund a larger project or more than one project.
The banks/funders are looking for existing, high impact (i.e. number of people served and partnerships) project(s)/programs(s) in the Promise Zone.
Proposed project(s)/program(s) must align with 1 or more of the following focus areas along with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements:
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Small Business Technical Assistance
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Workforce Development
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Affordable Housing
Benefits of applying:
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Organization exposure
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Program/Project exposure
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Opportunity to leverage funds
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Establish relationships with funders
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(If awarded) $50,000 - $150,000 in funding.
View the Request for Proposals information session below:
Please contact Julius Austin, Sacramento Promise Zone Coordinator, with any questions at jaustin@shra.org or at (916) 449-6212.