Grants and Sponsorships

Helping our communities move forward.

The 2023 Ally Charitable Grant cycle is closed. Submissions reopen in 2024.

An Ally in our Communities

Ally believes everyone deserves a path to financial stability, security and growth. We are committed to reducing barriers to economic mobility and fostering financial and social inclusion through our grants and sponsorships.

Below is guidance for those interested in financial support from Ally for programs and initiatives that promote a brighter financial future in the communities we serve.

Communities We Serve

Charlotte, NC and Detroit, MI

Ally Charitable Foundation Grants

At Ally, our purpose is to advance economic mobility and reduce inequities through innovative philanthropy and programing that inspires social change, with a focus on affordable housing, financial education and workforce development.

To apply for a grant, a nonprofit organization must meet the following criteria:

Application Guidelines and Checklist

Grant applications are accepted Monday, February 6 through Monday, March 20, 2023, 11:59pm EST. All applications must be submitted on time to be considered for funding. Your grant proposal must provide the following documentation that demonstrates programmatic impact in the community:

Illustration explaining that your proposal must include program budget, logic model and non-discrimination policy agreement
Illustration explaining that your proposal must include program budget, logic model and non-discrimination policy agreement

Evaluation and Review

The grant application process is approximately 12 weeks from application opening to decisioning. All organizations will receive a formal email notification once their applications have been decisioned. All nonprofits who receive grant funding are required to submit a Program Impact Report within 30 days of the program’s completion as indicated on the application. The Impact Report must include detailed information on the program’s impact to the community.  

Ally Financial Sponsorships

Ally values the opportunity to support community organizations through event and programmatic sponsorships. We welcome sponsorship requests aligning with our vision of being a relentless ally in our communities, focusing on economic mobility, social equity and inclusion, and other community services.

To apply for a sponsorship, an organization must meet the following criteria:

Application Evaluation Process

Requests for sponsorship are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit requests a minimum of 10 weeks before your event. The evaluation process is approximately 10 weeks, and all organizations receive a formal email notification once an application decision has been made.

Ready to Apply?

Complete your application in a few easy steps.

Ally Charitable Foundation Grants

  • 1.

    Review Required Documents

    Download our Grant Guidelines (PDF) and review our Grants and Sponsorships FAQs to find answers to any preliminary questions.

  • 2.

    Confirm Your Eligibility

    Find out if your organization is eligible for Ally Charitable Foundation Grants by taking our Eligibility Quiz.

  • 3.

    Complete the Application

    After you’ve taken the quiz, complete your application. 

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Take the Quiz

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Complete or review your application

Ally Sponsorships

  • 1.

    Review Required Documents

    Find answers to any preliminary eligibility questions you might have by downloading and reviewing our Sponsorship Guidelines (PDF) and Grants and Sponsorships FAQs.

  • 2.

    Begin your Application

    If you’ve reviewed the required documents and feel your organization’s mission aligns with ours, you’re ready to apply.

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Begin Application

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