Philanthropy – Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
Application content
Application process
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May I submit a grant request directly to a Wells Fargo or the Wells Fargo Foundation representative?
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Our community giving and engagement is primarily focused on:
We may also support other local needs in eligible communities including disaster relief. However, opportunities are limited as the intent is to direct the majority of our giving within our funding priority areas.
Wells Fargo or the Wells Fargo Foundation prefers to fund programs and projects rather than unrestricted sponsorships and events for nonprofits. However, we do consider a limited amount of sponsorship for fundraising events. To be considered, please apply online at least 90 days prior to the event. Priority is given to organizations that support the funding priority areas.
Yes. If your organization received an invitation to apply for a grant, please use the invitation code provided by your contact at Wells Fargo or the Wells Fargo Foundation to access and complete the online application.
Your submission should be thoughtful and concise and closely follow section guidelines. It’s important that it tells a compelling story of the problem or opportunity and how funding will help your organization address the needs effectively.
Yes, you must complete all required fields and submit requested documentation as identified within the application in order to submit your grant request.
Due to the volume of requests we receive, it is usually not practical for us to do site visits. A site visit isn’t required for your grant to be approved.
Annual income of 80% or less of the area median income. Median Family Income can be accessed using the FFIEC website.
No. All grant requests must be submitted through the online grant application portal.
A confirmation email is sent automatically when an application is received. If you don’t see one, try:
Payment is typically sent within 4 months after a proposal has been approved.
In the online application portal select "Need Support" and a customer support representative will contact you. Forgot your password? There is a link on the Log In page to reset it.
Due to the large number of requests we receive, we don’t discuss grant proposals before they are submitted.
Please wait at least 120 days after submitting your proposal. In most cases, you will have heard from us by then. If not, please send an email to wffound@wellsfargo.com.
The request may not be resubmitted in the same calendar year.
We make decisions based on alignment to our funding priorities, available funds, and ability to report measurable outcomes. Due to the high volume of grant applications received, we are unable to answer specific questions about why grant requests were declined.
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