Regions Foundation

Thirty-six million dollars and counting. That’s how much the Regions Foundation1 has invested in communities served by Regions Bank. Each grant is intentionally designed to fuel common results creating more inclusive prosperity and stronger communities.

Regions Foundation supporting communities since 2018

Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

Economic and Community Development

  • Affordable housing
  • Small-business development
  • Neighborhood revitalization
  • Job creation

Education and Workforce Readiness

  • College and career readiness
  • Credentials and employment
  • Educational access and success
  • Educator training

Financial Wellness

  • Financial education for youth, adults and vulnerable populations
  • Financial planning resources
  • Homebuyer readiness

Stories from grantees of Regions Foundation

The Idea Village

Big ideas need more than ambition to succeed. Through mentorship, funding, and business support, The Idea Village is helping New Orleans entrepreneurs turn startups into thriving businesses with support from Regions Foundation.

The Idea Village story

Jumpstart Automotive Training

As demand for skilled automotive technicians continues to grow, Jumpstart Automotive Training Center is preparing young adults for careers through hands-on training and workforce development opportunities.

Jumpstart Automotive story

The DEC Network

Entrepreneurship isn't a solo journey. The DEC Network provides coaching, mentorship, and business training to help North Texas entrepreneurs launch and grow successful companies.

DEC Network story

Goodwill of Kentucky

Workforce training, financial literacy, and career coaching are helping Kentuckians overcome employment barriers through Goodwill Kentucky's RISE program.

Goodwill story

Neighborhood Concepts

Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges for small-business owners. Neighborhood Concepts is helping Huntsville entrepreneurs secure funding, strengthen their businesses, and create local economic opportunity.

Neighborhood Concepts story

Memphis Medical District Collaborative

Healthcare careers are in demand across Memphis. Through Hire Local, residents are gaining access to healthcare job training, workforce development resources, and career opportunities.

Medical District story
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Helping the communities we serve

Since its inception in 2018, the Regions Foundation has awarded more than 400 grants totaling over $36 million to organizations based on our strategic priorities.

  • $9,256,300
    Education

    Supporting programs that improve education and learning outcomes.

  • $9,381,000
    Small Business

    In grants and investments toward small-business capacity development, technical training and access to capital.

  • $5,274,500
    Workforce Readiness

    Supporting programs that equip people with skills and resources to secure successful employment.

  • $8,010,000
    Economic Development and Housing

    Investing in neighborhood revitalization initiatives, neighborhood development and creation of affordable housing in low-to-medium income neighborhoods.

  • $2,829,232
    Disaster Relief

    Helping communities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters.

  • $1,285,000
    Financial Wellness

    Supporting programs that empower people with knowledge and resources to make informed financial decisions, establish financial stability and improve their well-being.

Get answers to your Regions Foundation questions

The Regions Foundation supports a wide range of programs that are delivered in the same footprint as Regions Bank, which covers 16 states across the Southeast, Midwest, and Texas, and that address three key priorities:

  1. Education and Workforce Readiness
  2. Economic and Community Development
  3. Financial Wellness

Only applicants who have been invited to apply with an invitation code may submit a funding proposal. Grants are limited to organizations with an appropriate current Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt designation that are eligible to receive charitable contributions.

Organizations must show quantifiable metrics to demonstrate their specific impacts to qualify for consideration.

The Foundation does not support individuals, sponsorships, fundraising events, or meals; programs that are not delivered within the Regions Bank footprint; or programs that are not directly within our strategic priorities.

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and is unable to respond to unsolicited inquires. All applicants are invited to apply with an invitation code.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to unsolicited inquires. Learn more about submitting a proposal for funding through Regions Bank by using this portal. The Foundation collaborates with bank associates in various instances to identify grant-funding opportunities that align with the Foundation’s goals.

Organizations that have been invited to submit a grant application to the Regions Foundation must provide supporting documentation, including:

  • Mission Statement
  • IRS Determination Letter
  • W-9
  • Non-discrimination policy
  • 2 years audited financials (most recent)
  • Organizational budget, and project/program budget as applicable
  • List of board of directors and percentage of board members contributing to the organization
  • List of major contributors
  • Purpose and objectives of the proposed program
  • Plans for evaluating program accomplishments
  • Proposed budget for program/project

The Regions Foundation Board of Directors reviews grant applications on a quarterly basis. Applications are evaluated on their own merits and in conjunction with other applications received based on the Regions Foundation’s funding priorities. Grant recommendations follow the Foundation’s governance approval process and must be approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors or its designee.

For any approved grant applications, a meeting will be scheduled between the grantee and foundation staff, the grantee must execute a Regions Foundation Grant Agreement agreeing to the terms and conditions of the grant, including the Regions Foundation – Communication Guidelines.