The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation supports NGOs working in the fields of community development, education and the art. It provides distressed communities and disadvantaged individuals with opportunities for safe and affordable housing and economic advancement. It also seeks to enrich these communities by supporting local leaders, and strengthening local organizations. Programs and activities are supported through loans, investments and grants. The focus regions of the foundation are United States, Canada and Latin America.
Programs & Activities
Education
The Foundation recognizes the importance of promoting high-quality educational opportunities for under-served populations so that they may achieve economic security. By partnering with the City of New York, private foundations and local non-profits, the Bank aims to revitalize distressed communities by creating programs that close the achievement gap, improve educational outcomes for under-served children and youth, and provide all students with the resources needed to achieve their maximum potential.
Art & Music
The Foundation continually seeks ways to foster creativity as a tool that can build more livable communities and serve as an important economic resource in their revitalization. The foundation believes imagination, ingenuity and vision can create environments conducive to innovation and resourcefulness, as well as improve business practices. Programs for emerging artists, musicians, and cultural institutions enrich cities, and bringing contemporary art into the workplace sustains an atmosphere that encourages the kind of thought-leadership that has been integral to Deutsche Bank’s continued success.
In order to seek grants from the Foundation, eligible organization can send a letter of intent to the foundation. This letter will include the following: a brief statement of the organization’s history, mission and objectives, the purpose of the proposed project (goals/projected outcomes), the amount and duration of the financial request, a copy of the IRS determination letter substantiating 501 (c) (3) status(Applicants from Canada and Latin America being considered for funding will be asked to submit a signed and sworn affidavit, provided by Deutsche Bank, verifying equivalency eligibility)
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