Wells Fargo Foundation

The Wells Fargo Foundation awards grants as part of their commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive world. They fund projects in four priority areas: Financial Health, Housing Affordability, Small Business Growth, and Sustainability and Environmental Justice.

Grant Interest Forms are accepted on an ongoing basis. Only if your form is approved will you receive a code to submit a full application. A grant amount is not specified, but the Interest Form question “Select the budget amount for the proposed project” has the options:

  • $0-$50k
  • $101-$500k
  • $51-$100k
  • Over $500k

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • Nonprofits with a 501(c)3 designation
  • Government agencies
  • Native American Tribes
  • Public schools or school systems

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability.

Priority Areas

Financial Health

Applicants under this heading should be working to increase access to financial systems for racially and ethnically diverse and low to moderate income Americans. This access will allow them to reduce debt, grow their savings, and build wealth. Secondary categories under this area are:

  • Youth/Young Adult Financial Health
  • Adult Education Counseling, Coaching and Education
  • Asset Building
  • Financial Research and Policy Advocacy
  • Technical Assistance and Practitioner Training
  • Innovation of Products and Services

Housing Affordability

Projects under this heading should focus on making it possible for all Americans to have a safe place to call home. This includes promoting racial equity in housing and home ownership. Secondary categories under this area are:

  • Affordable Home Supply
  • Expand Homeownership Opportunities
  • Housing Stability
  • Transformation and Innovation

Small Business Growth

Applicants under this heading should provide support such as training, technical assistance, and capital to small business. Secondary categories under this area are:

  • Capital and Product Innovation
  • Technology
  • Sustainability
  • Policy, Research and Advocacy

Sustainability and Environmental Justice

Projects under this heading should be working toward a low carbon future through innovative clean technology, developing local climate resiliency, and promoting environmental justice. Secondary categories under this area are:

  • Sustainable Finance
  • Adaptation/Resilience
  • Measuremen
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