Application Guidelines

HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. - A Foundation

HSBC established HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc., the Bank’s foundation with a philanthropic strategy focused primarily on two critical issues - education and the environment in HSBC Bank communities.

 

Eligible Organizations

To further clarify our review process, HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. has instituted the following limitations, which generally govern our contributions and restrict or prohibit support to:

• Organizations outside of the United States
• Nonprofit organizations that do not hold 501(c)(3) tax deductible status under the Internal Revenue Code
• Fraternal, veteran, labor, or athletic organizations
• For-profit student aid or for-profit scholarship programs
• Political, lobbying or voter registration programs, or those supporting the candidacy of a particular individual
• Funds to support travel – group or individual
• Advertising
• Individuals

Procedures for Applying

Eligible nonprofits must complete the online HSBC in the Community Foundation Application, and submit it with all required attachments.

 All proposals must be received by November 1 of each year. Proposal review is ongoing and only those that meet the outlined requirements will be reviewed.  Proposals will not be returned.  A response letter will outline the grant terms, along with any requirements for evaluation and reporting.  By applying for a grant through HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc., you are certifying that your organization shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws.  HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. reserves the right to target its resources to certain geographic areas, program categories and projects which, in our opinion, best address social or community needs and satisfy the objectives of the Foundation.