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Overview

Endowment for the Future Grants

Funder: United Way of Iredell County

Geographic Scope: Iredell County, NC

Overview:
The Endowment for the Future is an annual grant program that awards substantial grants to support long-term solutions and sustainable programs in Iredell County. The program aims to make sizeable grants that enable real and lasting changes to the social service network.

Priority Focus Areas:
As of 2023, the Endowment prioritizes:

  • Creating long-term solutions for individuals experiencing housing inadequacy

  • Strengthening the education system by supporting those who teach children in daycares and primary schools

  • Improving the community by directly teaching life skills that will advance neighbors' quality of life
  • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Located in Iredell County

  • Mission and focus aligned with priority areas
  • Award Information:

  • 2023 Awards: $87,500 total granted

  • 2022 Awards: $158,366 total granted

  • Grant amounts vary by year and recipient
  • Past Recipients (2023):

  • Hope of Mooresville: Housing inadequacy solutions

  • Iredell County Partnership for Young Children: Early education scholarships

  • The Christian Mission: Workforce development program
  • Past Recipients (2022):

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont: Vocational IT training

  • Center Stage Alliance: Youth art equipment and training

  • Children's Homes of Iredell: Wounded Healer Program

  • CareNet Counseling: Mental health services expansion

  • Kintegra Health: Extended chiropractic and podiatry services
  • Contact Information:

  • Director of Major Giving: Genevieve Glaser

  • Phone: 704-872-3000 ext. 49

  • Email: GGlaser@uwiredell.org

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1312, Statesville, NC 28687
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application details are not fully provided in available materials. However, the process includes:

    1. Submit Application - Applications are accepted annually
    2. Committee Review - Endowment Committee reviews proposals based on criteria
    3. Evaluation Criteria:
    - Programs that provide solutions in designated priority areas
    - Community stakeholder input considered
    - Programs with sustainable, long-term impact
    4. Award Announcement - Recipients announced after review

    To Apply:

    Contact Genevieve Glaser, Director of Major Giving:

  • Phone: 704-872-3000 ext. 49

  • Email: GGlaser@uwiredell.org
  • You can schedule a listening session to discuss your proposal.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshousingchild-careworkforce-developmentcapacity-building

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