Bank of America Neighborhood Builders 2026 Grant & Leadership Development Program

The Neighborhood Builders 2026 Program is a two-year leadership development and grant initiative run by Bank of America for nonprofit organizations. It provides structured leadership development, mentorship, a national peer network, and substantial grant funding to expand organizational capacity and community impact. Grants are awarded over two years, with amounts up to $400,000 and eligibility criteria focused on institutional readiness and mission-driven impact.

Leadership development over two years, access to a national network and mentors, organizational capacity building, and flexible grant funding to strengthen programs and services.

Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and meet criteria on stability, governance, and strategic planning; executives must have served in leadership roles for a specified period and participate in a two-year development program.

Applications are submitted through official channels with review and selection based on organizational strength, leadership capacity, and community impact.