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Community Grants

March 20, 20251 min read

Community Grants

Granting Organization/Business Unit: Ameriprise Financial
Website: Community Grants – Ameriprise Financial

Overview
Ameriprise Financial is committed to strengthening communities by providing grants to nonprofits that align with its mission of fostering financial independence and community vitality. Through strategic grant-making, Ameriprise supports programs that address essential needs, promote community development, and encourage volunteer-driven initiatives. The goal is to create long-term positive change by funding organizations that demonstrate measurable impact, financial stability, and a commitment to sustainability. The grant program prioritizes initiatives that align with three core focus areas to maximize collective impact.

Eligibility Criteria
Eligible programs and organizations must:

  • Hold a 501(c)(3) IRS designation

  • Clearly match one of the three grant-making focus areas

  • Provide a complete application, including:

    • An uploaded Federal 990

    • A financial audit or financial review completed within the last two years in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • Show measurable results and clearly documented outcomes

  • Demonstrate financial stability

  • Provide required reporting if a prior grantee

Grant Making Focus Areas
Ameriprise Financial awards grants to organizations that focus on:

  1. Meeting Basic Needs

    • Hunger

    • Shelter

    • Adult Self-Sufficiency

  2. Supporting Community Vitality

    • Community Development

    • Cultural Enrichment

    • Disaster Relief and Recovery

  3. Volunteer-Driven Causes

    • Focused on initiatives in Ameriprise’s headquarters community of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Application Deadlines

  • January 15, 2025

  • May 15, 2025

Grant Amount

  • $5,000 for Volunteer-Driven Causes

  • Not stated for other categories

Contact Information
Email:
Community.relations@ampf.com


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