OVERVIEW: This community funder supports broad funding areas in Gaston County, North Carolina.
IP TAKE: The Community Foundation of Gaston County is accessible and accepts applications for each of its grantmaking programs. Grants from its community grants cycle prioritize bold and innovative ideas for improving the lives of county residents. Other programs prioritize health, children, youth and nonprofit leadership development. Reach out with ideas and inquiries if you work in Gaston County.
PROFILE: The Community Foundation of Gaston County (CFGC) is located in Gastonia, North Carolina, and was established in 1978. It seeks to “be the leader of philanthropic giving by connecting donors with community needs to enhance the lives of present and future generations.” It was originally called the Garrison Community Foundation and funded with remainder assets of the closed Garrison General Hospital. The name change occurred in 1987, and today CFGC manages over 400 charitable funds.
CFGC’s largest grantmaking program is its Community Grants Cycle, which supports nonprofit organizations with bold and innovative ideas for improving the lives of Gaston County residents. The foundation accepts applications for this program annually with a due date in June, and the maximum grant amount appears to be $25,000. Past grantees include the African American Museum of History and Culture and Loray Mill, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Gaston Family Health Services, the Gaston Literacy Council and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The foundation’s other grantmaking programs include the following.
The Roberts-Miller Children’s Fund supports children “with serious medical/dental or related needs that cannot financial afford the service.”
Teens Changing Gaston County Grants support youth engaged in philanthropy by funding teen-led community initiatives.
Harold T. Sumner Education Grants support professional development expenses for staff members are area nonprofits.
The Community Foundation Run is a matching program in which nonprofits may participate in a 5K run or walk with the foundation matching sponsorships.
Important Grant Details
This funder makes over $8 million in grants each year to organizations in Gaston County. It has supported nonprofits of every size, but tends to focus on those that provide direct services to communities. For additional information about past grantmaking, see the foundation’s Impact and Insights page.
This funder accepts applications for its various grantmaking programs, but eligibility, guidelines and due dates vary significantly by program. Grantseekers should review program guidelines carefully before submitting requests. General inquiries may be submitted to the foundation via the foundation’s contact page.
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