The Provident Bank Foundation Announces 2025 Empowerment Grant Recipients

Core Insights - The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) has launched its inaugural Empowerment Grant cycle, approving 41 multi-year grants totaling $515,000 annually to support nonprofit organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania [2][4]. Funding Details - Grants awarded range from $5,000 to $20,000 each and will be automatically renewed at the same level in 2026 [2]. - The total funding of $515,000 is aimed at supporting various missions of nonprofit organizations [2]. Focus Areas - Funded projects align with PBF's priority areas: Education, Human Services, and Workforce Development [3]. - Specific areas of interest include community colleges, vocational programs, special education services, housing assistance, food security, healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured individuals, youth mental health, job training, employment supports, and reentry programs [3]. Strategic Vision - The Empowerment Grant program emerged from PBF's strategic revisioning process focused on advancing equity and inclusion [4]. - PBF aims to partner with organizations that address systemic barriers to opportunity, ensuring individuals have the resources and support to thrive [4]. Grant Recipients - The recipients of the 2025 Empowerment Grants include various organizations focused on education, human services, food security, and healthcare access [9][15].