Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation aim to positively impact communities by collaborating with a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Their mission focuses on using their financial resources, volunteer efforts, and business expertise to support underserved communities and solve complex societal problems. They prioritize funding activities and programs with a broad reach within their strategic priorities.
The grant program from Wells Fargo targets nonprofits aligned with their strategic focus areas, which include financial health, housing affordability, small business growth, and sustainability. They also consider support for local needs such as disaster relief, arts and culture, civic engagement, education, human and social services, and workforce development, though the main intent is to focus giving within their major focus areas. Eligible nonprofits either invited directly or those meeting eligibility and outcomes reporting requirements who align with these strategic focus areas can apply via an online portal or submit a Grant Interest Form.