North Carolina Safety Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the Warren County Community Foundation Grant Program. Donor Name: Warren County Community Foundation (WCCF) State: North Carolina County: Warren County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community with special preference for proposals focusing on education or food insecurity. The community grantmaking funds a broad range of purposes to meet local needs that include human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, arts, and more. Funding Information Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500. Eligibility Criteria An organization must meet the following criteria to apply: 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS. Organization with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3) public charity non-profit organizations registered with the IRS. Local governments (including public schools). Fire and rescue departments. Religious entities, including churches, congregations and other houses of worship, and/or faith-based organizations whose core functions/operations promote religious doctrine or are restricted to members of a particular faith may apply for funding to support social outreach and charitable service programs to benefit the community-at-large, but they may not apply for general operating support.  Only those organizations that serve the counties within affiliate network will be considered. If an organization serves multiple counties within network, that organization may complete a separate application for each of those affiliates. Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.  For more information, visit NCCF.

The Women’s Fund makes annual grants of up to $15,000 for organizations building economic security for women and girls in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Donor Name: The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem State: North Carolina County: Forsyth County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Based on research findings from 2020 Through A Gender Lens report and insights as a funding initiative, they know that systemic barriers have led to the gender and racial disparities they see in the community. They also acknowledge the challenges faced by smaller, newer, or women of color-led organizations in securing grant funding.  With this in mind, they prioritize funding for organizations that:  have an annual revenue of $250,000 or less. are led by women of color (more than 50% of decision-makers identify as women of color). actively engage women or girls in the design or implementation of their program or project.  Focus Areas  By supporting programs that create opportunities to improve the economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being of women and girls, they can improve the overall quality of life in the community. Eligibility Criteria They support grant proposals that: focus on increasing economic security and or mobility for women and girls. benefit and positively impact women and girls. are making an impact in Forsyth County, NC. are implemented by a 501 (c)(3) organization, a government or public agency, or a faith-based organization. (Organizations that do not have a 501(c)(3) may utilize an organization with one to serve as its fiscal agent.) For more information, visit TWF.