Champions in Action Program Now Accepting Applications

PITTSBURGH - Citizens Bank and Trib Total Media are now accepting applications for the second Champions in Action award of 2020, this time in the category of Environmental Stewardship. The Champions in Action® program provides financial, volunteer and public relations support to local nonprofits that are ready to further their mission and reach the next level.

Nonprofit organizations that are focused on solving a social need through delivery of community-based environmental programming are invited to apply for the award, which will be announced in July 2020. Environmental Stewardship refers to responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices. Programming may include, but is not limited to, education & awareness, conserving natural resources, combating pollution, protecting biodiversity, sustainable development, green technology, and urban revitalization.

Applications can be completed online at www.citizensbank.com/community/champions-in-action.aspx and must be submitted by February 21, 2020.

Champions in Action is part of Citizens Helping Citizens Strengthen Communities, the bank’s initiative-designed to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in local communities. It provides support for small nonprofit organizations to recognize their contributions to communities throughout Pennsylvania.

The selected nonprofit organization will receive:

• $35,000 in unrestricted funds from Citizens Bank;
• Public relations support including media coverage from Trib Total Media
• Volunteer support from Citizens Bank, Trib Total Media, and Pittsburgh Cares at the nonprofit’s events;
• Promotional support highlighting the Champion in Action in Citizens Bank branches;

• Exposure on the Citizens Bank and Trib Total Media websites.

To be eligible for consideration, an organization must:

• Be a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization that serves Greater Pittsburgh and addresses the designated social concern;
• Provide verification of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
• Have a total operating budget of $5 million or less.

Citizens Helping Citizens Strengthen Communities is part of the bank’s broader Citizens Helping Citizens engagement platform through which the bank builds partnerships to develop neighborhoods, transform lives and stimulate economic renewal, with a focus on three key areas: fighting hunger, teaching money management and strengthening communities. Get more information about Citizens Bank’s community initiatives online.