top of page
Writer's pictureAlana V. Allen

Grant Alert: Funding for Youth, New Nonprofits, Health up to $25,000





Action for Women’s Health

(Register to Apply: December 3, 2024; Application Deadline: January 10, 2025)

Action for Women’s Health is a $250 million global open call launched by Pivotal that will fund

organizations around the world that are improving women’s mental and physical health. Each

awardee will receive flexible funding between $1 million and $5 million USD. Eligible

organizations serve women and have a record of improving women’s mental or physical health.

They should center equity in their approach and be poised to scale their work to strengthen the

health of more women. The focus of each organization may range from improving women’s

daily health, their longevity, their access to care, their ability to engage in daily life, and/or their

opportunity to form and support a family. The open call is focused on improving the health of

people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and races who identify as women, including those

within the LGBTQ+ community. Organizations that serve non-binary and gender-nonconforming

people are also eligible.


The Duke Endowment - Health Care Grants

(Application Deadline: December 15, 2024)

The Duke Endowment believes that maintaining health over time is dependent on a person’s

ability to lead a healthy lifestyle and access essential health care services. We support reforms

that ensure an individual’s basic medical and social needs are met, so they can enjoy the best

health possible. Funding Priorities include Access to Care for Vulnerable Populations; Maternal

and Infant Health; Mental Health; Oral Health; Population Health; and Workforce Development.

Access to Care for Vulnerable Populations - Access to essential health care services is critical to

good health, yet vulnerable populations in the Carolinas face a variety of barriers. We are

interested in supporting access-expanding projects for underserved populations such as racial

minorities and rural residents. Workforce Development - Given the many efforts underway to

improve population health and reduce disparities in health outcomes, there is a need for a

community-based workforce that serves as a liaison between health care, social services, and

the community, including individuals with relevant lived experience, such as community health

workers.


The James G. Hanes Memorial Fund

(Application Deadline: Rolling)

The James G. Hanes Memorial Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving first the Winston-

Salem, NC, area and the state of North Carolina and, secondly, the southeast and national

interests. The Foundation has supported organizations and disciplines covering all manner of

human endeavors. There are no geographic or disciplines that are excluded; however, primary

emphasis has been in the state of North Carolina and to organizations in the Arts, Education,

Medicine, and Environmental issues. The focus is on non-recurring grants; however, an

operational grant with a limited duration in order to begin of create a program may be

considered. Grant payment durations are generally held to three years.


The Duke Endowment - Child & Family Well-Being Grants

(Application Deadline: December 15, 2024)

We fund implementation support for public and private child- and family-serving agencies to

adopt and sustain evidence-based and evidence-informed programs shown to prevent or treat

child maltreatment. The Endowment has endorsed several evidence-based programs and

offered funding primarily for implementation support to help encourage their use in North

Carolina and South Carolina. The programs are as follows: (1) The Incredible Years is designed

to work with parents, children and teachers to prevent, reduce and treat aggression and related

conduct problems in children (2) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (3) Strengthening Families

Program teaches parenting skills and life skills to high-risk families with children ages 3 – 17 (4)

Multi-Systemic Therapy is an intensive, home-based intervention for families with 10- to 17-

year-olds with social, emotional and behavioral problems (5) Trauma-Focused Cognitive-

Behavioral Therapy and (6) Positive Parenting Program.


ChildTrust Foundation

(Application Deadline: Rolling)

ChildTrust Foundation invests in early education and literacy efforts with an emphasis on work

that strives toward equity for children and families historically underserved by early childhood

systems. The foundation offers two types of grants: (1) Program Grants - for education

organizations from Raleigh to the coast that serve young children, their families and early

educators. (2) Policy Grants - for statewide advocacy and policy organizations working to

elevate early childhood education and literacy in North Carolina.


New Profit

(Application Deadline: Varies, must contact organization before applying)

New Profit is a venture philanthropy organization that backs breakthrough social entrepreneurs

who are advancing equity and opportunity in America. New Profit is currently committed to

improving social mobility in the United States by supporting organizations with demonstrated,

impressive track records of performance, strong appetites for growth, and high potential for

social impact. For each investment cycle, New Profit typically prioritizes organizations that:

Address the following issues related to social mobility: education, workforce development,

public health, poverty alleviation criminal justice, and/or civic engagement. New Profit provides

two levels of funding and strategic support to organizations in their portfolio: (1) Build

Investments - This support provides grantee-partners a $1M+ multi-year, unrestricted grant and

deep advisory support. These investments are geared towards building the leadership capacity

of social entrepreneurs and their ability to make strategic choices as they navigate change and

growth. (2) Catalyze Investments - This support provides $50,000 to $100,000 unrestricted

grants, strategic advice, and a peer learning community over one to two years to catalyze the

innovations of organizations with leaders and focus areas that have been historically

underinvested in by philanthropy.



The PNC Foundation

(Application Deadline: Rolling)

The PNC Foundation supports educational programs for children and youth, particularly early

childhood education initiatives that meet the criteria established through PNC Grow Up Great.

Specifically, PNC Grow Up Great grants must: (1) Support early education initiatives that benefit

children from birth to age five; (2) Serve a majority of children (>50%) from low- to moderate-

income families; (3) Adhere to all other standard PNC Foundation guidelines, as outlined on the

PNC Foundation website, applicant eligibility quiz, as well as the Foundation policies an

procedures; (4) Include one or a combination of the following: (a) direct services/programs for

children in their classroom or community; (b) professional development/workforce

development for early childhood educators; (c) family and/or community engagement in

children’s early learning. Entities in specific North Carolina counties are eligible to apply. See

the PNC website for a list of eligible counties.



The Cannon Foundation – Human Services

(Application Deadline: Rolling)

The Cannon Foundation was established in 1943 by Charles A. Cannon, President and CEO of

Cannon Mills Company. The Foundation continues his philanthropic legacy by funding capital

and equipment projects for organizations across Mr. Cannon’s home state of North Carolina.

Organizations that meet basic needs or help individuals escape the cycle of violence or poverty

may apply for their capital or equipment needs, especially if they help in underserved parts of

North Carolina. Projects can range from new roofs or HVAC systems to construction or

renovation of buildings.


The Oak Foundation

(LOIs accepted on a rolling basis)

Housing issues intersect with a range of social issues, including criminal justice, mental health,

violence against women and girls, racism, discrimination and hate crime, migration and

immigration, unemployment, and low wages. To reflect this, we are interested in funding

organizations where housing issues form a part of their strategies, as well as organizations with

a sole focus on housing and homelessness. Funding interest include renter rights; supply and

access to affordable homes; and reduction and prevention of homelessness.



Mennonite Mission Network is offering anti-racism grants for underfunded ministries and agencies in the United States managed by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or other People of Color groups who are engaged in peacebuilding, social justice and anti-racism efforts.


Donor Name: Mennonite Mission Network


State: All States


County: All Counties


Type of Grant: Grant


Deadline: 01/31/2025


Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000


The grant program is an acknowledgment of the historical and ongoing systemic disparities that disproportionately affect diverse communities and aims to empower those who are actively working to address and rectify these issues. These grants are particularly aimed at smaller nonprofits who, although they are doing great work, are often overlooked and have trouble obtaining funding.




The Sundt Foundation considers a broad range of social issues but gives special focus to youth development, hunger & nutrition, military, veterans & their families, and basic needs & social services.


Donor Name: Sundt Foundation


State: Selected States


County: All Counties


Type of Grant: Grant


Deadline: 12/15/2024


Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000


Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned


Details:


Founded in 1999, the Sundt Foundation was created to give Sundt employee-owners a way to give back to the communities where they live and work. Today, the Sundt Foundation remains true to its original mission, fostering a sense of connection and belonging in the local communities. The Sundt Foundation provides volunteer and grant opportunities to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in its regional areas.


The Sundt Foundation’s grants are made to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in its regions: Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico); South (Texas, Alabama), West (California); Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington); Intermountain (Utah, Idaho); Southeast (Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky).


Funding Information


The funding request is between $2,500 – $25,000.


Eligibility Criteria


Nonprofit organizations wishing to be considered for funding must first submit a completed grant application, along with copies of the organization’s 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt determination letter and list of current board members. An organization may apply for multiple giving areas if it has a demonstrated physical presence and services in the area.


Guidelines


Employee-owner committees are responsible for Foundation grantmaking designated in the areas of youth development, hunger & nutrition, basic needs & social services, and military & veterans.


Grants are reviewed by committees who make recommendations to the board, which meets quarterly.


The committee evaluates each grant application with the following considerations:


The organization’s mission is aligned under one of the Foundation grantmaking areas.

The organization has been in operation for at least one year.

The organization’s administrative expenses are less than 30% of its annual budget.

The organization has an annual operating budget of $100,000 or more.

The organization has not received funding from the Sundt Foundation in the last year.

The organization has a physical office or presence in the local giving area.

The application demonstrates a clear funding need for a specific program.

70 views0 comments

Comments


bottom of page