The American Express Foundation will direct its resources to three core priorities: Backing Equal Futures. Programs that provide skills and pathways to prepare youth (ages 13 to 30) for long-term success and the future of work, including the green economy, digital futures, and STEAM fields such as science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics: • Programs may include school-based, college, trade school, public service, or workforce- related training or mentoring to support skill building, education, the transition to meaningful employment, or self-sufficiency for underrepresented populations. Advocacy to support education and workforce development in underrepresented communities: • Eligible organizations for underrepresented communities include those supporting racial, ethnic, and Indigenous minorities, women, refugees, incarcerated or formerly incarcerated, unhoused and formerly unhoused people, veterans or families of veterans, disadvantaged or people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Backing Small – Support for underrepresented and economically vulnerable small business owners and entrepreneurs through our “Backing Small” initiative, including grants, mentoring support, and technical assistance through established community partnerships. Programs include: • Inclusive Backing • Coalition to Back Black Businesses