Provident Bank Awards $83,000 to New Jersey Nonprofits
Ten New Jersey nonprofit organizations received grants through Provident Bank's Community Development Partnership Program.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Provident Bank awarded $83,000 in grants to ten New Jersey nonprofit organizations through its Community Development Partnership Program. The grants support financial literacy education, affordable housing, homeownership, and credit needs in the communities the bank serves.
Why it matters
The awards reflect Provident Bank's ongoing community investment, as the bank has partnered with more than a dozen local nonprofits through the program since July 2023. For New Jersey residents, the funding targets housing and financial education needs across the state.
Provident Bank awarded $83,000 across ten nonprofits, and has worked with more than a dozen local nonprofits through the program since July 2023. The announcement does not break out individual grant amounts.
The players
Provident Bank
Provident Bank was founded in Jersey City in 1839 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc., with $25.85 billion in assets and 135 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark is a local affiliate of the international housing nonprofit that builds and repairs homes for families in need.
Urban League of Essex County
The Urban League of Essex County is a local affiliate of the National Urban League that works to advance economic opportunity for African Americans and other underserved residents.
The details
The grants went to Central Jersey Housing Resource Center, Clinton Hill Community Action, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey, Housing Partnership, Ironbound Community Corporation, New Jersey Community Capital, NORWESCAP, Urban League of Essex County, and Urban League of Union County. The funds are directed to financial literacy, affordable housing, homeownership, and credit needs in served communities.
Timeline
July 2023: Provident Bank began partnering with local nonprofits through the program.
November 3, 2026: Provident Bank announced the $83,000 in grants.
Community Investment Track
The $83,000 award extends Provident Bank's Community Development Partnership Program, which has worked with more than a dozen local nonprofits since July 2023. The grants follow the bank's pattern of directing capital toward housing and financial education in the markets where it operates.
Residents of New Jersey seeking affordable housing, homeownership help, or financial literacy resources may find the recipient organizations useful. The announcement does not describe how individuals can apply for or access these programs.
The takeaway
Community development grants of this size support local nonprofits that offer housing and financial education services. Residents interested in these services can contact the individual organizations directly to learn about their programs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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