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BMO EMpower 2.0

BMO is proud to build on its strong history of community support with a more than $40 billion Community Benefits Plan supporting organizations in communities across the United States, with over $16 billion of the plan commitment targeted for the State of California. Under the banner of BMO EMpower 2.0, this plan will go beyond providing a financial commitment. It includes strategic partnerships and fosters deep community engagement in markets across our expanded footprint in the United States. Through this combination of financial and community-driven investment, we believe that together with our partners we can create meaningful change at the local level.

BMO is proud to build on its strong history of community support with a more than $40 billion Community Benefits Plan supporting organizations in communities across the United States, with over $16 billion of the plan commitment targeted for the State of California. Under the banner of BMO EMpower 2.0, this plan will go beyond providing a financial commitment. It includes strategic partnerships and fosters deep community engagement in markets across our expanded footprint in the United States. Through this combination of financial and community-driven investment, we believe that together with our partners we can create meaningful change at the local level.

A family of four in their living room with packing boxes

BMO’s Welcome Home Grant Program reaches new communities, assisting more homebuyers

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A child running into a new house with her parents following behind her holding moving boxes.

How BMO is helping build resilient communities across North America

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Artist's rendering of Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation

BMO helps support workforce development in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood

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Eliminating health inequities through the RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity

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Stephanie Hickman, owner of Trice Construction Company

EMpowering Trice Construction to build on their success

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Creating meaningful change for economic inclusion

At BMO, talent and inclusion are at the core of our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life and our Zero Barriers to Inclusion 2025 strategy. We have a responsibility to respond to the demands of our rapidly changing economic and social landscape to drive meaningful financial progress and champion racial equity, and have made a Bold Commitment to support an inclusive society. After exceeding our original $5 billion goal in just two years, we launched BMO EMpower 2.0, the next step in our commitment to growing the good in our communities.

BMO EMPOWER 2.0

MORE THAN $40 BILLION COMMITMENT

$7.5B

Home Mortgage Lending

Lending to low-to-moderate income level homebuyers and communities of color

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$15.5B

Community Development Loans & Investments

Community reinvestment in real estate, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization

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$2B

Minority Commercial Lending

Vital community assets and resources for women and minority-owned businesses

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$16.5B

Small Business Lending

Women, Black, Hispanic/Latino and Native American small business lending program

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$135M

Philanthropy

Philanthropic giving to support minority organizations and community engagement

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Talent and inclusion

We’re committed to zero barriers to inclusion and growth for everyone.

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BMO Gives

Our Purpose: To Boldly Grow the Good in business and life drives our commitment to make a positive societal impact in everything we do. Strong communities and the organizations supporting them are essential for building a thriving economy, ensuring a sustainable future, and fostering an inclusive society.

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Our Purpose

We deliver value far beyond the bottom line. Working together with our customers, our employees and our communities, we look for opportunities to accelerate positive change, united in the belief that success can be mutual.

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