Grants

Associated Bank and the Associated Bank Foundation provide financial support through charitable donations to help create and sustain the well-being of our communities.

Each year, Associated Bank and Associated Bank Foundation donate millions of dollars in charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations with the majority of that total supporting community development programs.

Community Commitment

At Associated Bank, we recognize that we can only be successful if the communities in which we operate are also successful. Developing and maintaining relationships with nonprofits and other charitable organizations that create and sustain vibrant and stable neighborhoods is critical, and a focus of our Community Commitment Plan.

Each year we support hundreds of nonprofit organizations through charitable grants and sponsorships.

Philanthropic Support Guidelines

Associated Bank and the Associated Bank Foundation will review requests for support from all 501(c)(3) public charities serving communities within our retail footprint of Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. We're committed to addressing the most systemic economic development and equity issues. Qualified organizations requesting a contribution from Associated Bank must apply online and are encouraged to review the Grant Funding Guidelines

Areas of Focus

Affordable Housing

Programs that preserve, develop and provide access to affordable housing for low- to moderate-income consumers and that support communities of color. 

Small Business Development

Programs that support the development, growth and technical needs of companies with revenues under $1 million and historically underserved entrepreneurs.

Workforce Development

Programs that advance workforce development and training, including consumer well-being.

Sustainability

Programs that address the depletion and degradation of environmental resources and the impact on underserved communities.

Racial/Social Equity

Programs that address gaps in accessing wealth building, health and educational resources.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship requests may be submitted at any time. Requests are reviewed on a monthly or bi-monthly basis by local leadership teams. Requests submitted after October 1 may be held for review until the following year.

Sponsorship requests:

You may submit a sponsorship request using the link below for activities like:

  • One-time events
  • Corporate tables at galas
  • Special events
  • Advertisment
  • Fundraisers
  • Sporting events
  • Golf tournaments/scrambles

 

Volunteers smiling

Funding Restrictions

We're focused on building a more inclusive and equitable environment both within and outside our company. We will not support any programming that does not foster a culture of belonging for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Associated Bank and the Associated Bank Foundation will not provide funding for:

  • Organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors that are protected by law.
  • Sectarian services
  • Endowments
  • Unrestricted gifts to foundations

  • Lobbying or political organizations
  • Individual fundraising
  • Research

Please see our Grant Funding Guidelines for additional information regarding these requests.

We consider funding applications from February 1 to October 1 of each year.

For assistance with
understanding funding
strategies and grant focus:

CommunityAccountability
@AssociatedBank.com

  • Associated Banc-Corp Foundation, Inc. dba Associated Bank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private non-operating foundation.