2026 Neighborhood Builders®
As a Neighborhood Builder®, you will participate in a two-year leadership development program, where you will connect with other established nonprofit organizations and leaders. In addition, you will receive a grant to further capacity creation for your nonprofit. Neighborhood Builders® will be asked to share their learnings back with their community and participate in both sides of a mentoring program.
To become a Neighborhood Builder®:
You must be a recognized 501(C)(3) nonprofit by the IRS
The total grant amount cannot exceed 10% of your organization’s most recent annual revenue. Neighborhood Builders® awards range from $100,000 to $400,000 paid over two years.
For example, an organization with $1 million in annual revenue would be eligible for an award of $100,000 paid over 2 years.
Serve communities in these markets …… St. Louis, Missouri!!!
Have filed taxes with the IRS for each of the last two fiscal years and be financially sound
Have at least a three-year plan to advance the impact of your nonprofit’s mission
Be able to participate in a two-year leadership training program for both your nonprofit Executive Director/President/CEO and an Emerging Leader
Have an Executive Director/President/CEO and an Emerging Leader that have been at the organization for at least two years (in role)
Agree to return your learnings to your community and nonprofit team
Not have received grant funding from Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® or Champions program on or after October 2019
2026 awardees must align to the following funding areas:
Stable housing: Creation and preservation of affordable housing, long-term rental housing, and home ownership opportunities.
Income Creation: Workforce development, advancing entrepreneurship, and financial resilience.
