Wilkes Community Foundation Grant

$1,000 - $2,500
Private
Wilkes Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Wilkes County, including nonprofits, schools, and local governments, to support community outreach and social services.

Description

The Wilkes Community Foundation (WCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, offers grants to qualified charitable organizations serving Wilkes County. Established in 1993, WCF aims to build community assets through permanent endowments and grants. The current grant cycle runs from June 21, 2024, to noon on July 23, 2024. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,500, with a total of $9,850 awarded in 2023. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local governments, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations focused on community outreach.

Applications must adhere to guidelines provided by the North Carolina Community Foundation and are submitted via their online system. Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund, supporting various local causes and charitable services that promote social outreach without discrimination based on demographic factors or beliefs.

Eligibility
States
North Carolina
Regions
Wilkes County
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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Funding

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Award Ceiling
$2,500
Award Floor
$1,000
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Timing

Posted Date
July 10, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
Pre-app Deadline
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Source Type
Private
Contact Name
Shari Williamson
Contact Email
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Previous Recipients
2023 Awarded: $2,350 to CAPT (Child Abuse Prevention Team)/Our House for general operating support, in honor of the Kyle Hayes Memorial Endowment $2,500 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Wilkes County Childhood Safety Net $500 to Children’s Center of Surry, Inc. for Wilkes County Real World $1,000 to Legal Aid of NC, Inc. (executive director) for reaching low-income county residents with civil legal issues that impact safety, housing and other basic needs $2,000 to Wilkes Community Partnership for Children for supporting the safety of playgrounds in licensed childcare centers $1,000 to Wilkes Literacy for Math for Life: Building Everyday Math Skills for Adults $500 to Wilkes Youth Life Development for general operating support

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Available Funding
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Active Grants
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