The Brown Family Foundation Grant

The Brown Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to furthering the charitable vision of The Brown Family. Its grantmaking initiatives are designed to support a variety of causes, with a focused effort on providing aid to underserved and vulnerable populations. Rooted in a commitment to community well-being and systemic improvement, the Foundation operates with the goal of creating tangible, positive social change. The Foundation’s grant program supports both project-specific and operational funding requests, provided the proposals align with the organization’s mission and demonstrate the capacity for measurable impact. The grant process administered by The Brown Family Foundation is structured as a two-step application cycle. The first step involves the submission of a Letter of Interest (LOI), which provides preliminary information for the Foundation to evaluate whether a proposal merits further review. This allows applicants to succinctly outline their objectives, needs, and organizational alignment with the Foundation’s priorities. Following review of the LOI, selected organizations are invited to proceed to the second step, which requires a comprehensive grant application. This application must include all required documentation, including a current audit or compilation report. Grants are primarily available to organizations located in North Carolina and South Carolina. While the Foundation does not generally fund international projects, exceptions may be made for organizations headquartered in the Carolinas that support humanitarian efforts beyond the continental United States. Applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be units of local or state government. The Foundation specifically excludes funding to individuals, private foundations, churches, and affiliates of national organizations, among other entities. The Foundation evaluates proposals based on several criteria. These include the degree to which the proposed work aligns with the Foundation’s values, the demonstrated need for support, the organization’s capacity and qualifications, and the level of community engagement in program design and implementation. Further considerations include the potential for systemic change, sustainability of the proposed work, cost-effectiveness, and the presence of clearly defined, measurable outcomes. The completeness of the application is also a crucial factor, with emphasis placed on timely and accurate submission of all required materials. Funding awards typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 annually, with the specific amount determined based on the scope, reach, and potential impact of the proposed work. The Foundation may provide support for program-specific costs or general operations, but in both cases, the applicant must demonstrate self-sufficiency or a clear path toward it. Certain expenses are ineligible for funding, such as capital campaigns, travel, administrative overhead, and publications. The Foundation does not support political activities, research studies, or programs tied to churches without separate 501(c)(3) designation. The 2025 grant cycle opens for LOI submissions on June 6, 2025. The LOI must be submitted by August 8, 2025. Applicants who are invited to continue will then need to submit a full application by November 7, 2025. Grant awards will be announced on December 19, 2025. Only invited applicants may submit a full application, and the deadlines apply strictly to each phase. The Foundation awards grants once annually and does not accept rolling submissions.

Ensure full alignment with mission and measurable outcomes; submit all components by deadline.