The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust, administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., provides funding to support a range of charitable causes, with an emphasis on organizations in Pensacola, Florida, and Alabama. The trust prioritizes initiatives that serve children, indigent Native Americans, and the care of neglected animals. Grants are available for organizations working in various program areas, including arts, culture, humanities, education, environment, animals, health, human services, public/society benefit, and religion.

Grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that engage in religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities or work to prevent cruelty to children or animals. While there are no formal program or geographic limitations, preference is given to organizations operating within Pensacola, Florida, and Alabama that align with the trust’s priorities.

Applications are accepted year-round, with a submission deadline of December 31. The grant review process takes place during an annual meeting, typically held in February. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email upon submission of their application, and final decisions are generally communicated by April. Organizations that receive funding are required to submit progress reports six months after receiving their grants, using report forms provided by the trust.

The trust does not impose any matching fund requirements. Funding requests must align with the trust’s mission and priorities to be considered for support. Potential applicants should carefully review eligibility criteria to ensure compliance with the requirements.

For additional inquiries or assistance with the application process, applicants can contact Wells Fargo’s grant administration team by email at grantadministration@wellsfargo.com or by phone at 1-888-235-4351.