KeyBank Foundation Community Grants
Programmatic grants averaging $10,000–$25,000 for nonprofits in KeyBank communities, with Education among three funding priorities. Invitation-only after an Expression of Interest.
Key facts
- Funder
- KeyBank Foundation
- Status
- Rolling
- Next deadline
- Rolling — no fixed deadline
- Amount
- $10,000–$25,000 on average
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- Innovation, Classroom resources
- Official page
- https://www.key.com/about/corporate-responsibility/apply-for-a-grant.html
- Apply
- https://www.key.com/about/misc/leaving.html?y=to/key+expressionofinterest
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: Expressions of Interest accepted year-round; response within 90 days.
About this funding
Community Grants, funded by KeyBank Foundation, support tax-deductible organizations running programs aligned with the Foundation's priorities: Neighbors, Education and Workforce. Grants average $10,000–$25,000.
Eligibility: organizations serving individuals or small businesses in counties where KeyBank has a retail presence (AK, CO, CT, FL, ID, IN, MA, ME, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, WA — see KeyBank's county list). Organizations must have an annual operating budget of at least $100,000 and at least 3 years of operation.
Not funded: individuals; discriminatory organizations; religious programs for religious purposes; memberships, lobbying, political activity, advertising, athletic teams, booster clubs; organizations outside the U.S.; selected 509(a)(3) organizations.
How to apply
Community Grants are by invitation only.
1. Submit an Expression of Interest describing your organization and priorities.
2. A local KeyBank representative reviews it and responds within 90 days.
3. If invited, complete a full Community Grant request.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for KeyBank Foundation Community Grants?
Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations
How much funding does KeyBank Foundation Community Grants offer?
$10,000–$25,000 on average
When is the KeyBank Foundation Community Grants deadline?
Rolling — no fixed deadline. Expressions of Interest accepted year-round; response within 90 days.
How do I apply for KeyBank Foundation Community Grants?
Community Grants are by invitation only.
1. Submit an Expression of Interest describing your organization and priorities.
2. A local KeyBank representative reviews it and responds within 90 days.
3. If invited, complete a full Community Grant request.