Community Sponsorship Program
At M&T Bank we are building a stronger community - together. Our purpose is to understand the individuals and the business- in our neighborhood, so we can create the right opportunities for the people we serve.
Updates as of September 15, 2025
Community Sponsorship Applications
At this time, we are no longer accepting new sponsorship requests for 2025. The application portal is currently closed and will reopen in December 2025 for organizations seeking sponsorship support in 2026.
Grant Applications
Organizations seeking 2025 grant funding from The M&T Charitable Foundation may continue to submit applications through October 31, 2025. After this date, the portal will close and reopen in December 2025 for 2026 grant requests.
Important Note
These updates do not apply to organizations that have been invited to apply as part of our Tax Credit Programs.
We appreciate your continued engagement and encourage you to check back later this year for updates on the reopening date.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to a foundation representative in your area.
Community Sponsorships enable us to partner with nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in the regions we operate.
Our goal is to make meaningful community-based contributions and to work closely with the organizations we support beyond a financial commitment. At M&T Bank, we consider supporting sponsorship opportunities that result in a mutually beneficial partnership.
Community Sponsorship Eligibility Guidelines
To be considered for sponsorship from M&T Bank, organizations must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
Organizations with a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax exempt status
Must operate or serve individuals within the cities/towns where M&T Bank conducts business
If you have a request that falls under these categories, please be in touch with your local bank representative.
Ineligible for Funding through Community Sponsorship Program:
Individuals fundraising
Scholarships directly to individuals
Religious organizations for non-secular purposes
Political organizations and political campaigns
Religious organizations for non-secular purposes
Fraternal Organizations
Organizations that discriminate
If you have a request for any of the following categories, please be in touch with your local bank representative for further guidance:
Golf outing sponsorships
Rotary Clubs, Chamber of Commerce organizations and various associations Conferences and Seminars
Sponsorship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications should be submitted at a minimum of 8 weeks before a decision is needed.
Required Documentation:
- Full sponsorship package listing all available levels with their benefits and if applicable, the value of the benefits
Questions? Visit M&T’s Charitable Contribution Contacts to get in touch with a representative for your area.
Strengthening our communities
While financial support is often critical, it is the participation of the bank’s employees that leads to the most successful outcomes. M&T brings the power of the entire bank to the communities it serves.
FAQs
Grants fund on-going, long-term initiatives, programs, or projects that will specifically impact and improve one or more outcome. All grant funds go to program support and M&T Bank cannot benefit in any way from the donation.
Sponsorships result in a mutually beneficial partnership and yield support for our company goals and marketing objectives. Sponsorships have a a broad reach across a market or state and offer a diverse menu of tangible benefits.
M&T accepts requests year-round. However, we ask that you submit your request a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the date you need a decision, to allow adequate time for the request to be reviewed.
A decision will be made on all community sponsorship requests within 8 weeks of the date your organization indicated you need a decision by. Requestors will be notified via email.
M&T Bank has a very active volunteer program. If you have a volunteer request, please contact your local program officer.
No, all requests for funding are required to be submitted via the online application. This allows us to streamline the review process and enables us to provide organizations with a faster response.
