Community
Partners in our communities
You can’t know what’s most important to your community unless you’re in your community. With more than 195 years of experience, we’ve had time to meet people, form partnerships and work hand in hand with impactful organizations throughout our communities. We’re purposeful about our support through sponsorships and donations to community-based organizations that align with our charitable priorities: education success, economic security and capacity building.
What to Know
Before you apply
A few basics about our sponsorship and donation program.
Funding supports the state of Rhode Island and New London and Windham counties in Connecticut.
501(c)(3) requirement
Organizations must hold IRS 501(c)(3) public charity tax-exempt status to apply.
Plan Ahead
Sponsorship requests are generally reviewed every 2 weeks, and must be submitted at least six weeks in advance.
Common Questions
Sponsorship FAQs
Answers about eligibility, applications and timing.
Organizations with an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity tax exemption whose funding supports communities in the Centreville Bank service area: the state of Rhode Island and New London and Windham counties in Connecticut.
The typical sponsorship awarded is between $250 and $2,500.
Sponsorship requests must be submitted at least six weeks in advance. Requests are generally reviewed on a bi-weekly basis.
Centreville Bank will consider one application per organization each year.
Applications for fraternal or alumni organizations, political organizations, religious organizations, national organizations with a local chapter, programs benefiting specific individuals, talent or beauty contests, advertising, travel expenses, pass through requests and communities outside of the bank’s service area are not eligible.
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Sponsorships and donations are subject to available funding and review criteria.