Community Foundation of Richmond County Grant

The Community Foundation of Richmond County Grant supports healthcare-related charitable needs in Richmond County, NC. It funds projects that promote health and wellness, indigent care, health education, and research. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) charities, churches, and government agencies. Ineligible projects typically involve debt retirement, direct individual support, or political activities. The foundation encourages collaboration and fiscal sponsorship for non-eligible organizations, ensuring that grants effectively benefit the local community.

Note: When the cycle opens, applicants must contact the Board & Grants Specialist and ask to receive an invitation to apply. An automated email will be sent to you from the Online Grants Center when the cycle is open with further application instructions.
Brief Description:
The Community Foundation of Richmond County (formerly Richmond Community Foundation) was created in 2001 following the sale of Richmond Memorial Hospital to FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Led by a local Board of Trustees, The Community Foundation of Richmond County funds healthcare related charitable needs in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Result and Investment Areas
The Community Foundation of Richmond County seeks grant applications that address the following focus areas.
Promote health and wellness;Support the provision of indigent care and Medicaid services;Support charitable projects assisting area hospitals and care providers;Support health education, testing and outreach to the public;Support health care research and scientific activities by hospitals and other health care providers;Assist other charitable, educational, and social welfare organizations in the conduct of similar activities.

Eligibility

Grants must be awarded to eligible organizations including 501(c)(3) publicly supported charities, churches, government agencies and educational institutions for projects that will serve the residents of Richmond County, North Carolina. If the organization conducting the project is not an eligible organization, a grant can be applied for under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization. Churches which do not have 501(c)(3) public charity status may still qualify as eligible charities. Eligibility of churches to receive FFTC grants is determined using the guidance provided in IRS Publication 1828.

Ineligibility

The following areas are typically not funded:Debt retirement/deficit fundingDirect support of individuals (e.g., scholarships, hardship)Duplication of existing programs or servicesEndowment fundsExpenses incurred prior to grant award decisionsPublication of booksProjects typically the funding responsibility of federal, state, or local governmentTravel and conferencesSponsorships or fundraisersThe following areas are ineligible for funding:Projects that promote political or religious viewsPolitical or lobbying activities