How much funding does Future Canes Grants provide?

Future Canes Grants provides US $10,000 - US $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Future Canes Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Future Canes Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Future Canes Grants

Carolina Hurricanes Foundation

Foundation Grants for Youth Sports Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

To qualify for a grant from the Kids 'N Community Foundation an organization must:
Have a record of outstanding service in effectively and efficiently delivering programs and services that improve the lives of needy children
.Directly serve children in the state of North Carolina with a focus in health or education.
Deliver services which impact the lives of children, both short and long-term

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The Foundation emphasizes impactful service, ensuring funds directly benefit children in need, while also outlining specific ineligible activities.
Not eligible: The Kids 'N Community Foundation Generally Does Not Fund
Not eligible: Annual membership or affiliation campaigns, dinners, walks or special events
Not eligible: Capital Campaigns and Building funds
Not eligible: Conferences, symposiums, or workshops
Not eligible: Debt retirement or operating deficits
Not eligible: Endowments or other reserve funds
Not eligible: General Operating Costs
Not eligible: Grants to individuals or sponsorships
Not eligible: Individual healthcare procedures
Not eligible: Individual schools or teachers
Not eligible: Operating organizations in existence less than two years

Overview

The Kids 'N Community Foundation offers Future Canes Grants to support youth hockey programs in North Carolina. With a commitment of at least $60,000 annually, these grants aim to enhance accessibility and growth in youth hockey. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children, demonstrating effective program delivery and a focus on health or education. The Foundation emphasizes impactful service, ensuring funds directly benefit children in need, while also outlining specific ineligible activities.

As "The Heart of the Carolina Hurricanes," the Kids 'N Community Foundation strives to meet the health and educational needs of underserved populations and strengthen youth hockey in our community through programming and financial assistance to local, youth-oriented organizations.
Since the establishment of the non-profit Foundation in 1997, over $14 million in cash has been awarded to non-profit organizations that focus on enhancing the lives of youth in our community. With the ongoing support of our annual special events, Hurricanes players, staff and the corporate community, the Kids 'N Community Foundation is able to fund many causes including scholarship programs, youth hockey initiatives, education and literacy efforts, health programs and the arts.
Kids 'N Community Foundation Future Canes Grants
Youth Hockey Programs.
Grants are awarded annually at various levels, based on available funds and organization's needs. Future Canes Grants are designed to strengthen and grow youth hockey in North Carolina, ensuring that hockey is accessible for everyone. Grants will total at least $60,000 in value each year, and may range higher if funds allow.

Eligibility

To qualify for a grant from the Kids 'N Community Foundation an organization must:

Be a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service serving children in the state of North Carolina. Have a record of outstanding service in effectively and efficiently delivering programs and services that improve the lives of needy children
.Directly serve children in the state of North Carolina with a focus in health or educationDeliver services which impact the lives of children, both short and long-term
Ensure that 100% of grant monies received from the Kids 'N Community Foundation are used for the exclusive benefit of children
.Must be an operating organization for at least two years.

Ineligibility

The Kids 'N Community Foundation Generally Does Not Fund
Annual membership or affiliation campaigns, dinners, walks or special events
Operating organizations in existence less than two years
Organizations relying on government funding for more than 65% of annual operating revenue
Organizations that further political doctrine
Religious organizations, fraternal organizations, labor organizations unless engaged in a significant project benefiting the entire community