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Routing Number: 221271935

Routing Number: 221271935

New Grantee Portal Launching Soon

We’re excited to announce that the Foundation will be transitioning to a new Grantee Portal starting August 18, 2025. This new portal will streamline the grant application process and offer an enhanced user experience.

To access the new portal, you will be required to create a new Blackbaud ID or use existing Blackbaud ID credentials if you use other Blackbaud products such as Raiser’s Edge. This single sign-on will allow you to manage Blackbaud products, all in one place. 

Key Dates to Note:

July 15, 2025: Final day to submit applications through our current system. All submissions made by this date will be accepted and reviewed.

July 16, 2025: The application system will be temporarily offline as we transition to the new portal.

August 18, 2025: The new Grantee Portal will go live.

Please be advised that any previous application history will no longer be available in the new portal. You may want to download any previous applications and reports prior to August 18, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation team at [email protected]. 

The Columbia Bank Foundation is one of the Largest Private Foundations in New Jersey

Alongside Columbia Bank’s mission to serve the community, the Columbia Bank Foundation helps support local charitable causes and communities with grants on a sustained basis. Our goal is to make a difference in as many people’s lives as we can and to do our part to help make our communities better, stronger and safer.

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Our Mission

The Columbia Bank Foundation is committed to serving the needs of its local communities. The Foundation actively seeks and focuses on innovative programs that provide a measurable impact in the communities that it serves.

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Housing Grant Program

We understand the fundamental importance of housing. Through our Housing Grant Program, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that ensure access to affordable, sustainable, and safe housing options for all. Whether it’s temporary housing programs or opportunities for homeownership for low-to-moderate income individuals and communities, we are committed to making affordable housing available across the state. Applications for the Housing Grant Program will be accepted for $5,000 - $25,000.

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Community Grant Program

Our Community Grant Program is a testament to our commitment to uplift individuals and communities within our footprint. We identify community-based non-profits, civic organizations, businesses, and charities, to provide funding that fuels their impactful service initiatives. Applications for the Community Grant Program will be accepted for $5,000 - $15,000.

Charitable contributions from the Foundation will be focused on supporting the following major areas:

  • Community Investment and Economic Development
  • Financial Literacy and Education
  • Health and Human Services
  • Food Insecurity
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • The Arts
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How to Apply for a Grant

Before applying for a grant, please review the Columbia Bank Foundation guidelines for grant requests

  • The minimum grant amount request is $5,000
  • The Foundation Board reviews requests over $7,500 to $25,000 on a quarterly basis, for the Housing Grant Program
  • The Foundation Board reviews requests over $7,500 to $15,000 on a quarterly basis, for the Community Grant Program
  • The Foundation Board is scheduled to meet on a quarterly basis
  • The 2025 submission deadlines are April 15th, July 15th and October 15th
  • Now accepting applications for 2025. The first quarter application deadline is January 15th
  • The Board will review one grant proposal per organization during a twelve-month period
  • Only completed grant proposals submitted electronically will be considered
  • We understand that it’s not ideal for all applicants to submit electronically, so we will make every effort to accommodate you if assistance is requested

For more information, contact the foundation at [email protected] or Julie Holland at 201-794-5629.

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