Grant Details

Wells Fargo supports programs and organizations whose chief purpose is to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Wells Fargo specifically looks for projects that keeps its communities strong, diverse, and vibrant.

Wells Fargo makes grants in the following primary areas:

• Community Development – supports programs that:
  • Help provide affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals;
  • Promote economic development by financing small businesses or small farms;
  • Provide job training for low and moderate income individuals;
  • Provide financial education and promote economic empowerment; and
  • Help to revitalize low and moderate income communities
• Education – supports programs that:
  • Promote academic achievement for low to moderate income students;
  • Advance teaching through professional development and support; and
  • Facilitate merit-based access to higher education for underrepresented groups
• Human Services – supports organizations involved in, but not limited to:
  • Child care;
  • Health services and education; and
  • Basic needs assistance?
• Arts and Culture – supports organizations hat work to enhance community diversity through:
  • Access to cultural experiences for low- and moderate-income individuals;
  • Availability of a broad array of artistic opportunities and venues that reflect the community's diversity; and
  • Educational programs?
• Civic Engagement – supports organizations that work to enhance a community's quality of life through projects involving:
  • Public policy;
  • Community beautification;
  • Civic leadership;
  • Citizen education; and
  • Cultural diversity?
• Environment – supports programs that:
  • Conserve natural resources;
  • Provide environmental education; and
  • Support the transition to a sustainable environment

Applicants must show broad community support and address specific community needs.