Charitable organizations who support the general health and well-being of Person County residents can apply for grants from the Person Memorial Hospital Legacy Board Charitable Fund beginning June 19.

The endowment, which is a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, anticipates providing more than $150,000 in funding this year. Grants are expected to range from $10,000 to $20,000 and will not exceed $50,000.

“This new program represents an exciting opportunity to invest in the people and organizations working every day to strengthen Person County,” said Kathryn R. Holding, NCCF’s vice president of philanthropic services. “We encourage eligible organizations to apply and share how their work is improving lives and building a healthier, more resilient community.”

This is the first year the endowment will award grants to charitable organizations, and NCCF is hosting an optional virtual workshop for grantseekers on June 23 at noon.

Interested applicants can review the NCCF website for more information, including eligibility guidelines and how to apply. A preference will be given to applications that address the endowment’s areas of focus in Person County:

• General physical and mental health
• Social determinants of health including economic stability, access to quality education, access to safe housing, and social and community services

Organizations with programs or projects outside of these focus areas but still dedicated to the general well-being of Person County residents, such as nonprofit arts or cultural organizations, are also encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted through NCCF’s grant application portal beginning June 19 with a deadline of noon on July 21. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/person to learn more about how to apply and to sign up for the virtual grantseeker workshop.

About the fund
The Person Memorial Hospital Legacy Board Charitable Fund was established at NCCF in 2024 using funds from the acquisition of Person Memorial Hospital by Duke LifePoint Healthcare. Grantmaking from the endowment is advised by a committee of people who live, work, or formerly lived in Person County. Members include Claudia Berryhill, Janet Clayton, Ronnie Dunevant and Robby Jones. Technical support for the application process is provided by NCCF staff.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation transforms the collective generosity of our donors into a permanent source of community support, with a focus on the state’s rural areas.

NCCF partners with donors and a network of affiliates to sustain over 1,300 endowments totaling over $600 million in assets. More than $360 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.