MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY (March 17, 2020) - The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) today announced its grant opportunities for the second cycle of 2020. The Foundation awarded $1.3 million of total funding to nearly 140 organizations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2019 and is pleased to create additional opportunities this year.

Letters of Intent (LOIs) will be available on the Foundation’s website on April 1, 2020, for the second cycle of Major Grants. These grants will provide funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support organizations within the Foundation’s three priority areas:

• Community Enrichment: Programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience, serve those with special needs, and provide increased access to information and culture.
• Education: Innovative programming that expands access to, and improves the quality of, well-rounded educational experiences through strong academic support and curriculum development.
• Health, Youth & Families: Programs that ensure people of all ages and means have the ability to live healthier, more fulfilling lives, including access to quality healthcare, nutrition and wellness, and mentorship opportunities.

“We are pleased to announce our second cycle of Major Grant opportunities, as we continue to help fund local organizations that are making a real difference with quality services, programs and care,” said Samantha Plotino, Associate Executive Director of The Provident Bank Foundation. “Helping people remain happy, healthy and safe, the Foundation is thrilled to support local organizations, so that they can continue to enrich and enhance local communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.”

Application Process

For more information on the application process—which was streamlined last year, making it easier for organizations to apply—please visit the Foundation’s website.

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About The Provident Bank Foundation

The Provident Bank Foundation was established in 2003 by Provident Bank to enhance the quality of life in the region through support of not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services in communities served by the Bank. Since inception, the Foundation has granted more than $25 million to not-for-profit organizations and institutions working toward stronger communities. For more information, visit www.theprovidentbankfoundation.org or call (862) 260-3990.