AIM Grants (Special Initiative Grants)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
AIM Grants
Status: Active special initiative grant program
Geographic Scope: Western North Carolina, including targeted initiatives in specific counties
Overview: Special initiative grants supporting strategic projects aligned with Foundation priorities. Recent example includes urgent home repair collaborative in McDowell County.
- Safe housing initiatives
- Collaborative projects with other foundations and organizations
- Emergency home repair programs
- Strategic priority projects
Focus Areas
- Grant Amount: AIM grant from WNC Bridge Foundation (matched with $75,000 from NC Housing Finance Agency and additional funding from Gateway Wellness Foundation for total of $200,000)
- Focus: Emergency home repairs for 30-40 low-income households
- Target Population: Senior citizens, disabled individuals, Veterans, single-parent households, families with children with elevated blood lead levels
- Expected outcomes: Repairs to address imminent safety threats
Example Projects
Urgent Home Repair Initiative - McDowell County:- Address: 294 Overlook Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
- Phone: 828.277.4815
- Email: info@WNCbridge.org
- Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am-1:00 pm
Contact Information
WNC Bridge FoundationFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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