Community grants available from the Wilkes County Community Foundation
The board of advisors of the Wilkes County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community.
Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Wilkes County and will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund. Past grants have generally ranged from $1,000 to $2,500.
Applications are available beginning Friday, June 25. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for information about applying. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, July 27 at noon.
Grants are not available for regranting purposes, capital campaigns, capital improvements, out-of-state travel or for individuals. Funds are awarded by the board of advisors of the Wilkes County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our nonprofits to expand their impact in our local community,” said Craig Langston, board president. “We are excited to partner with our nonprofit community to continue supporting Wilkes.”
For further information, contact Tyran Hill, NCCF program officer, at thill@nccommunityfoundation.org or (828) 772-1886 or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org.
About the Wilkes County Community Foundation
The Wilkes County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. The WCCF was founded in 1994 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Wilkes County.
The WCCF board advises the Greater Wilkes Community Fund to support local needs. The competitive grants program is held annually. Advisory board members in live and work in Wilkes County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Langston, board members include: Barbara Vanmeter (secretary), Linda Cheek, Michael Cooper, Jr., Bill Harris, Sharon Oxford, Lena Lovette, Laura Luffman, Shane Seely, Susan Sturgill, Charlie White, and Graham Wyche.
The Wilkes County Community Foundation, through the NCCF, makes it easy to become a philanthropist, whatever your means or charitable goals. You can open an endowment for your favorite cause at any time – or contribute to an existing fund in any amount. Tax-deductible contributions, made payable to the Wilkes County Community Foundation, can be mailed to the North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave. Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. Contributions can also be made online at nccommunityfoundation.org.
About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $184 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $290 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.
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