Commitment to our communities
At Santander, we believe responsible banking includes helping our communities prosper, succeed, and grow. Whether for individuals and families, small businesses, or entire communities, we work to build paths to prosperity.
Philanthropy
Santander US is dedicated to helping our customers and communities prosper, succeed, and grow. As part of our Community Plan to reinvest $13.6 billion in community development and sustainable finance, we proudly commit $100 million in charitable giving through Santander Bank and the Santander Consumer USA Foundation.
The Bank’s Charitable Giving Program aims to help low- to moderate-income communities within our Northeast and Florida retail banking footprint address key community development needs in alignment with the Community Reinvestment Act. Grants and donations support: affordable housing; small business development and job creation; financial education, first-time homebuyer education and down payment assistance; job training and workforce development; youth development; neighborhood revitalization and disaster relief; and community service programs. To apply, please visit our Grant Portal. Contact the Philanthropy Team at giving@santander.us.
$36.1M
Given in support to nonprofits
475+
Nonprofits supported
$13.6B
Committed through a three-year Inclusive Communities Plan.
39K+
Community development volunteer hours
Community partnerships
Employees and colleagues volunteer with hundreds of nonprofit partners to support a host of initiatives spanning financial education, environmental conservation, small business support, food insecurity service and workforce prep—all with the aim to better support the needs of under-resourced communities.
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
We work hard to ensure we are providing tools and solutions to our customers to enable them to achieve their financial goals.
Apply
Cultivate Small Business supports entrepreneurs representing businesses anywhere in the United States.
Our Fall cohort runs from September through November with applications accepted from March through June.
Our Spring cohort runs from March through June with applications accepted from November through January.
Please click here to apply for an upcoming cohort or reach out to CultivateSmallBusiness@santander.us with any questions.
Helping small businesses thrive
- Santander’s Cultivate Small Business helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.
- The program is completely free for eligible entrepreneurs and provides a 12 week food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and capital grants.
Financial education resource center
Santander also provides financial education resources for our customers and communities to help them prosper.
Interactive modules on topics such as debt payoff, insurance, retirement, budget planning, and more.
Our security tools keep your identity, information, and money safe, whether you are banking online, with your mobile device, or in person.
Learn how you can defend against common cybersecurity attacks to keep your online information safe.
Santander Consumer USA helps consumers get financing for new and used vehicles. Explore the Learning Center for resources that can help you navigate your journey.