The Golden LEAF Foundation is pleased to announce the Open Grant Program.
Donor Name: Golden LEAF Foundation
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Golden LEAF Foundation is committed to using the funds entrusted to it for projects that show the most potential for strengthening North Carolina’s economy, especially in tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and/or rural communities.
Priority Funding Areas
This program is for economic development projects aligned with the Golden LEAF priority areas.
Job Creation & Economic Investment
Agriculture
Workforce Preparedness
Competitive Projects
Competitive applications for projects include requests for funds to:
Develop and implement a new workforce training program to meet demand from local employers
Implement a career pathway at a high school for a high demand field
Extend water, sewer, or road infrastructure to a site to enable industrial development that will create full-time jobs
Support the development of new crops, expand markets for agriculture products, or provide training for farmers.
Funding Information
Awards in the Open Grants Program will be for $500,000 or less.
Eligibility Criteria
Governmental entities and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations may apply for grants. Funds must be used for charitable, scientific, educational, or tax-exempt public purposes. Golden LEAF does not make awards to individuals or for-profit businesses.
For more information, visit Golden LEAF Foundation.
