Grants & Fundraising – Fundsnet Services Blog

• Arts & Culture
• Human Services
• Youth Education

Arts & Culture
The arts reflect our culture and enrich the quality of life in the communities where our employees and clients live. The Foundation’s emphasis is on:

• Preeminent arts and culture institutions;
• Arts programs that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures; and
• Programs that foster young people’s appreciation of the arts.We do not fund the following areas:
  • Audio or video recording projects;
  • Literary or media arts;
  • Individual artists; or
  • Artist enrichment programs.

Human Services
Because our business depends on economic and community growth, we support human services programs that:

• Foster economic independence;
• Promote self-sufficiency; and
• Strengthen families.We do not fund the following areas:
  • Medical, health, and mental health services;
  • Disease-specific and disease-related requests;
  • Hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice care;
  • Senior citizen programs; or
  • Childcare or daycare programs or facilities.

Youth Education
Education is critical because it prepares young people for the future. Our Foundation grants focus on:

• Effective K-12 education programs that promote a diverse student population;
• Effective K-12 education programs that benefit economically disadvantaged students; and
• Programs that help young people understand our country’s economic system.We do not fund the following areas:
  • Educational requests that do not serve K-12 students;
  • Recreational or athletic programs; or
  • Programs serving only special needs students.

The Foundation cannot fund:

• Sponsorships (please click this link for information on corporate sponsorships);
• Fundraising events (e.g. dinners, benefits, or sporting events);
• Athletic teams, events, or scholarships;
• Direct grants to individuals, including scholarships, travel and related expenses;
• Religious, political, fraternal, or veterans organizations;
• Academic, medical, or scientific research;
• Non-501(c)(3) organizations.

Grants are only considered in communities where RBC Wealth Management has a business presence.  If your organization falls into one of the above focus areas, and would like to apply for a grant from the RBC Foundation – USA, please continue to our eligibility questionnaire. Please click here to visit the RBC – USA Foundation.