Citizens and is now accepting applications for Citizens’ 2025 Champions in Action grant program focused on mental health and well-being. Nonprofits who are delivering and advocating for mental health and well-being services and resources needed to help people achieve their potential are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to receive $50,000 in unrestricted funding from Citizens, media and promotional support, and volunteer support from Citizens colleagues.  

“At Citizens, we understand that mental health and well-being are critical determinants of one’s success,” said Rebecca O’Connell, NYC Metro President, Citizens. “In this Champions in Action round, we’re looking forward to uplifting valuable nonprofits that are committed to helping our students and workers reach their potential by expanding access to mental health and well-being services and resources.” 

Applications can be completed online at www.citizensbank.com/champions and must be submitted by September 13, 2024.  

To be eligible for consideration, an organization must:

Citizens’ Champions in Action program celebrates and supports local nonprofits with operating budgets under $5 million who are creating meaningful and measurable impact in the communities they serve. Twice a year, one nonprofit in each of Citizens’ nine major markets is selected to receive funding, promotional and volunteer support to accelerate programming and services focused on a topic that aligns with one of Citizens’ sustainability and impact focus areas – Driving Positive Climate Impact, Building the Workforce of the Future, and Fostering Strong Communities. 

 Since the program’s launch 22 years ago, Citizens has awarded more than $11 million in contributions and promotional support to over 380 nonprofits across the bank’s footprint.