Sponsorship requests, such as golf tournaments, sports fundraisers, etc., are not included in this process. Such requests should be directed to marketing@fnc.bank.
First National Community Bank understands the importance of partnering with organizations in the communities we serve to improve the well-being of the citizens that make our region a great place to live and work. As a part of that commitment, we make funds available to assist various entities in their work to improve lives through giving and service. We provide this assistance through a grant program which focuses on priorities we feel are of great importance in our area. This document sets forth our giving priorities and outlines the application procedure for local non-profit organizations who support our mission.
FNC Bank Giving Priorities
We will only consider requests from tax-exempt (for example, 501(c)(3) designated) organizations located within St. Croix, Polk, or Pierce counties which also provide what we consider to be a substantial portion of their goods/services to constituents within St. Croix and/or Polk counties. A copy of the IRS determination letter or other conclusive evidence of tax-exempt status must accompany the application.
We will consider support for the type of grant requests in the following order of priority:
- Programming expenses;
- General operating expenses; and
- Capital projects.
We will consider only written grant applications made in accordance with this document, and will give preference to requests that address areas of need in the following order of priority:
- Access to basic needs (primarily food, clothing, and shelter);
- Promotion of literacy. The literacy effort/materials must be targeted to improve reading level/reading comprehension, but can be associated with various academic subjects;
- Requests that do not fit precisely within the above-listed priorities but are closely related, and in our view fulfill our commitment to the greater good.
Please note that as a regulated financial institution, we will screen applications in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act and file Suspicious Activity Reports when warranted.
Application Procedure
Application deadlines:
By January 15, for March award/presentation, and July 15, for September award/presentation. FNC Bank reviews applications twice a year. We will consider applications received by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline dates. If deadline date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the deadline is the next business day.
Maximum award:
The maximum amount that can be awarded to any single requesting organization in any calendar year is $2,500.
Submission of application:
We will consider only fully completed applications. If an item does not apply, write in “N/A”. To submit an application please do one of the following:
- Complete and submit via our online application. This is the preferred option.
- Email grants@fnc.bank to request an application be emailed to submit via email, regular mail, or in person.
- Return via email to: grants@fnc.bank
- Return via mail to: Grant Requests, FNC Bank, 109 E. 2nd St., PO Box 89, New Richmond, WI 54017
- Return in person by dropping off at any of our branches in New Richmond, Somerset, Hudson, or Dresser during regular business hours
We will respond to your application within 60 days of the relevant deadline.
Use of grant:
A grant must be used for the purposes stated in the application. A grant recipient must submit a report to us describing the use and impact of the funds no later than one year after receipt of the grant. This information will be used in determination of any future grant requests made to us by the organization.
Questions:
Please direct all questions to grants@fnc.bank.
Grant Follow-Up
For previous recipients of FNC Bank grant funding, we kindly request that you complete our grant follow-up form. Your feedback is invaluable in allowing us to continue supporting important initiatives like yours. Additionally, this information will help us better understand and showcase the positive effects of our funding and supports us in evaluating future grant applications from your organization.
Thank you for your collaboration and commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve!
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What our customers are saying
We have banked at FNC bank for over 20 years. We can not say enough about how helpful the personnel has been whenever we have needed help doing or understanding something.Arthur
Really great bank, down to earth and personal. Does not have the corporate feeling vibe, long holds on the phone etc. High quality experience for sure. If buying a home, (FNC Bank) is truly fantastic.Shawn
FNC Bank has been our bank for over 40 years! Never had any issues. Great service!Richard
I absolutely love this bank!! They are very personable and I have NEVER had an issue with anything!! I love the ability to work with a small bank that is NOT forced to follow the "Rules" of a corporate company!!Cory
Friendly and capable employees who go beyond the ordinary. I was very impressed with the loan officer who helped with the car loan I received even though the dealer was being ridiculous. It took people in the Hudson and New Richmond offices to get it done, but it was completed in one day.Deborah
We have been customers of FNCB for over 40 years and have been satisfied customers the whole way!Doreen
Did a great job with refinancing our mortgage, very helpful. Meet all of our regular banking needs with accuracy and a personal touch.Christine
I appreciate that FNCB keeps up with all the current technology.Kathryn
I like the hometown feel and great customer service. I love the employees and they have went to great lengths to help me with things. Once I left my phone there and customer service called all my kids. Who does that? I love that they care that much.Jean
Have been extremely happy for the past 32 years as a customer.James
(Commercial Lender) was amazing to work with. My husband and I had a business idea and were not sure if the financing would work out. I'm so glad we called him. He was easy to work with, very responsive, and clearly knowledgeable in his field. Highly recommend.Mindy
Always treated as family with every interaction!Byron
This is the best bank ever! I love you guys for all you've done for me over the years!Jennifer
Keep doing a great job in helping customers with fraudulent charges. Top notch support. Some of my friends have had these issues with fraud and they received ZERO support from their bank. (that was not FNCB)! Thank you!Kate
I have been with FNC bank for over 20 years and even though I have moved, I like the small town bank so I continue my accounts there.Christyl
Banked here for 15+ years. The staff are always helpful and knowledgeable, I recommend this bank to everyone I can!Auir
So far this year we have opened up savings accounts for our children and navigated a stolen debit card number/fraud. Customer service reps in both situations were wonderful.Jamie
The best bank I have ever used. Everyone is has been so kind and helpful!Lisa
(Mortgage lender) was fantastic at FNC Bank! He helped my family get a loan for our new home. We got a construction loan for a shouse/barndominium. I’ve always heard it can be a difficult process with a bank to get a loan for this type of home and he made it easy. He’s always helpful with any question I have and will give you a great experience.Tiffany
Small town service with a smile, big city offerings!Patty