M&T Charitable Foundation issues RFP for Amplify Fund applications

The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB), has launched the second phase of its Amplify Fund that supports nonprofit initiatives in legacy People’s United communities designed to benefit low- and moderate-income communities and underrepresented populations.

According to M&T, the new request for proposals (RFP) seeks “nonprofit collaboratives focused on advancing equity using a racial equity and social justice lens in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, southern Maine, Long Island, and New York”™s Westchester County.”

Amplify Fund”™s Phase II grants will provide funding for up to three years to nonprofit collaboratives that address issues including family stability, income and wealth equity, workforce development and health equity.

“The Amplify Fund provides targeted investments that are equitable, accessible, and responsive to local needs,” said Dominique Goss, executive director of the M&T Charitable Foundation. “It is our hope that these grants will create a sustainable impact in local communities. M&T is proud to support the important work of advancing equity for historically excluded groups, and we encourage all interested nonprofits to apply.”

All RFPs under Phase II of the Amplify Fund are due by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 6 and can be submitted via https://mtb.versaic.com with the passcode AF-AEC.