Invitation to Attend the Bank of America Information Session on our 2019 Philanthropic Strategy & RFP Process

[Lee Cruz]

Dear Community Partner: At Bank of America, we're guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better, through the power of every connection. We're delivering on this through responsible growth with a focus on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. As part of this work, we develop strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations addressing issues fundamental to economic mobility, bringing our collective networks and expertise as part of our commitment to help fuel economic and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities. Our philanthropic investments help move individuals and communities forward through workforce development and education, community development and basic needs. We partner with nonprofits that are removing barriers to economic success for vulnerable populations, including youth, working families, and those with barriers to employment, including the formerly incarcerated. We're committed to advancing a more diverse and inclusive society by expanding opportunities and supporting equitable solutions that gives communities the power to grow and prosper. Through our philanthropic efforts and our employee volunteers, we're helping create thriving economies and a better future for us all. 2019 Request for Proposal Funding Cycle: In 2019, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will issue two requests for proposals (RFPs) on the priority focus area of economic mobility: The first will focus on the on the needs of individuals and families by investing in workforce development & education and basic needs (Applications accepted 1/28/2019 - 2/22/2019)    The second will focus on the needs of the community by addressing economic development and social progress by investing affordable housing, revitalization, arts, and the environment (Applications accepted: 6/3/2019 - 6/28/2019)   For additional information on the bank's funding priorities click here. To apply online please click here.   Information Session Invitation If you would like more details on our strategy and RFP funding cycle, please join our upcoming information session. Registration is quick and easy but must be completed prior to the session (webcast).  January 22nd from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT/ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT.  To register, click here. (Please bookmark the link once you have registered to add the event to your calendar) Audio will be delivered through the webcast service (not via phone) and questions submitted online during the session. If you are unable to attend the session, please use the registration link to access a recording of the webcast. Thank you for your commitment to improving our community.  We wish you and your organizations a happy and healthy 2019. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation