Galloway Ridge Charitable Fund Community Grants

Funder: Galloway Ridge Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) continuing care retirement community located in Pittsboro, NC near Fearrington Village

Geographic Scope: Chatham County, North Carolina

Eligibility:

• Chatham County 501(c)(3) organizations
• Chatham County Public Schools
• Other Chatham County governmental units

Focus Areas:

• Literacy and education
• Food and shelter
• Community services
• Projects that reduce burden of government funding in Chatham County
• Organizations with positive effect on Chatham County citizens

Award History:

• 2015: $70,000 awarded to 15 organizations
• 2010: $55,000 awarded to 14 organizations (out of 35 applications)

Contact Information:

• Vickie Highlund, Executive Assistant
• Email: vhighlund@gallowayridge.com
• Address: Galloway Ridge, Inc., 3000 Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Background:
The Charitable Fund has awarded grants for four consecutive years (as of 2010). The Distribution of Funds Committee established specific guidelines requiring applicants to be Chatham County non-profits with demonstrated positive impact on local citizens while supporting literacy and education initiatives.

Application Process

Deadline: October 13, 4:00 PM (based on 2016 cycle)

To Apply:

1. Contact Vickie Highlund to request the grant application package
2. Complete the application form
3. Submit completed application by deadline

Contact for Application Materials:

• Vickie Highlund, Executive Assistant
• Email: vhighlund@gallowayridge.com
• Phone: (919) 545-2215
• Address: Galloway Ridge, Inc., 3000 Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC 27312