Endowment for the Future Grants

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

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.