Comerica Charitable Foundation

08/21/2009

Each week, Neighborhood Networks provides potential funding sources to help centers develop and improve programs and services. Featured this week is the Comerica Charitable Foundation. Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company is strategically aligned into three major business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth and Institutional Management. Program Areas: The Comerica Charitable Foundation’s giving priorities of interest to Neighborhood Networks centers include: Economic self-sufficiency for low- and moderate-income individuals and families, including: Financial literacy. Job readiness training. Job creation and retention. Small business training and development. Education, including: Financial literacy programs (K-12 and adult). Scholarships for students with income needs for studies in business, finance, and growth industries. Programs supporting diversity and inclusion. The foundation supports community needs in its primary markets, which include Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, and Texas. Targeted Area: Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West. Eligibility: Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code, are eligible to apply. Award Amount: Award amounts vary. Application Process: To be considered for funding, all proposals should include the following information: Background information on the organization and project to be funded. The issue, problem, or program the project addresses and how it relates to Comerica’s mission, areas of focus, and criteria. The clients, audience, or people to be served by the program. How the program is unique from other programs addressing the same needs. Expected program outcomes and rationale for the request. Key program or deadline results. How results will be measured or success determined. How the program will be sustained beyond current funding. All funding proposals must also include: The most recent annual report or other information about the organization and current programs. Listing of key volunteer board leadership. Program and organization budget. List of other current or proposed contributors to the organization and the program requesting funding. Previous funding received from Comerica or the Comerica Charitable Foundation. Applicants should submit proposals to Comerica locations in their specific regions: Texas Market Corporate Contributions Manager MC 6503 P.O. Box 650282 Dallas, TX 75265-0282 Western Market Corporate Contributions Manager MC 4805 333 West Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Michigan Market Corporate Contributions Manager MC 3390 P.O. Box 75000 Detroit, MI 48275-3390 Florida Market Corporate Contributions Manager MC 5172 1800 Corporate Boulevard, NW Boca Raton, FL 33431-7394 Deadline: September 15 and November 15. Contact: For more information, contact the corporate contributions managers at the addresses listed above.

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