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Rockland Trust — Community Giving
Community funding for local nonprofits and organizations
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Rockland Trust Community Giving supports nonprofits and community organizations through event sponsorships, grants, and community donations. Funding is available for eligible community programs, with support focused on areas such as affordable housing, youth, financial education, small business support, and workforce development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Event sponsorships for date-specific community events
- Programs supporting affordable housing, youth, financial education, small business support, and workforce development
- Community donation requests for basic needs and other community support initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed W-9
- IRS Letter of Determination, if applicable
- Event flier or website link for sponsorship requests
- Board members list with professional affiliations for grant requests
- Current organization budget and prior financials or audit for grant requests
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 501(c)(3) public charities
- Community-based organizations
- Organizations seeking event sponsorships, grants, or community donations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals or families
- Political candidates, lobbying groups, and political organizations
- Religious organizations requesting funding for religious purposes
- Government agencies and municipal departments
- Organizations with discriminatory practices
Eligible expenses
- Program or general operating support
- Event sponsorship support for eligible community events
- Basic needs funding such as food, clothing, rental assistance, and utility assistance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects such as construction, renovation, and equipment or vehicle purchases
- Requests for Rockland Trust to be the sole funder
- Annual fund drives or campaigns
- Political, lobbying, or partisan activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Massachusetts: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties
- New Hampshire: Hillsborough and Rockingham counties
- Rhode Island: Providence County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Decision timelines vary by request type, with most taking 4 to 12 weeks.
- Funding is not guaranteed from year to year.
- A signed grant agreement is required for awards above $10,000 or multi-year awards.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for most request types.
- Funding in one year does not guarantee future support.
- Grants above $10,000 or multi-year awards require a signed grant agreement.
- Requests must be submitted through the online application portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rockland Trust — Community Giving Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rockland Trust — Community Giving. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Rockland Trust — Community Giving?
Rockland Trust Community Giving supports nonprofits and community organizations through event sponsorships, grants, and community donations. Funding is available for eligible community programs, with support focused on areas such as affordable housing, youth, financial education, small business support, and workforce development.
How much funding can be received?
Rockland Trust — Community Giving Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rockland Trust — Community Giving program?
To be eligible for the Rockland Trust — Community Giving program, you must:
Must fit the right giving category
Must serve an eligible geographic area
Grant applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or use a fiscal sponsor
What expenses are eligible under Rockland Trust — Community Giving?
Event sponsorships for date-specific community events
Programs supporting affordable housing, youth, financial education, small business support, and workforce development
Community donation requests for basic needs and other community support initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Rockland Trust — Community Giving?
You can contact Rockland Trust by email at community@rocklandtrust.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Rockland Trust — Community Giving available?
The Rockland Trust — Community Giving program is available across Canada.
Is the Rockland Trust — Community Giving a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rockland Trust — Community Giving is a Grant and Funding