The Wilkes Community Foundation (WCF) will accept grant applications from June 23, 2023, to NOON on July 25, 2023. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.
Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,500. Total grantmaking will not exceed $10,000.
How to apply
WCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.
Read the guidelines before you apply. Your application may not be considered if you fail to follow any of these guidelines.
If this is your first time applying, follow the instructions in Training Module I to create a profile. If your organization already has an account, use your information to log in.
Follow the instructions in Training Module II to add a grant application. Once registered, you can access more information about the application process.
Founded in 1993, the Wilkes Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, WCF uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.
In 2022 WCF awarded more than $10,000 in grants for projects and organizations spanning a wide range of issues including education and youth development, health and wellness, human services, historic preservation, and economic development. Learn more about past grant recipients.
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