The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses resources on creating neighborhood excellence in communities in the 25 states where the bank does business. While the priorities of specific company communities drive how funding is used, giving at the local and national levels typically falls into the following four categories: community development, education, health and human services, and arts and culture. Each of the company’s markets, working with local leadership, sets specific priorities within these major categories. The Foundation also administers the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, which offers leadership training and general support for nonprofit organizations, recognizes local heroes, and embraces the next generation of student leaders. Visit the website listed above for application guidelines and deadline information for the Foundation’s giving programs.