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Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment

The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment Fund is a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation.

The endowment was established in memory of Frances Abbot Burton Powers, a native of Henderson, to make grant funds available for government entities and nonprofit organizations that benefit the Town of Henderson in Vance County, North Carolina.

Frances Abbot Burton Powers as a young woman

Apply for Grants

Applications for grants from the Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment are available beginning Aug. 15, 2024. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15, 2024. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $15,000.

Government entities and nonprofit organizations that benefit the city of Henderson and have a physical location in Henderson, NC, are eligible to apply.

For the grant application form or more information, contact

Jan Pender

Donor Engagement Officer – Central NC
Email
919-256-6914