Game Changer Grants

Game Changer Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The Game Changer Grants, offered by the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, aim to empower nonprofit organizations to create positive grassroots impacts in the community. With funding levels of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, these grants support initiatives focused on health and education for underserved populations in North Carolina. Organizations must demonstrate their commitment by meeting specific eligibility criteria, including tax-exempt status and a minimum of three years of operation. Reapplications are encouraged for declined proposals.

Overview

Game Changer Grants Grassroots Grants Grants are awarded annually at one of three levels of funding: $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000. The number of grants provided at each level will be evaluated annually, based on available funds. Game Changer Grants are intended to assist organizations make a positive impact in our community on the grassroots level. Please note: Organizations can only apply for grant funding at one level per grant cycleOrganizations cannot receive funding for the same program for more than two consecutive grant cycles. Previous GOAL Grant recipients must wait one grant cycle, after their third year of funding, to apply for a Game Changer GrantPlease note, many organizations apply for grants each cycle, and the overall amount of funding requested far exceeds the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation's resources. Declined applications in no way reflect the importance of an organization's mission or programming. Groups that do not receive funding are encouraged to apply again next year and find other creative ways to partner with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To receive grant funding from the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, organizations must: Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue ServiceShare the mission of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation to strive to meet the health and education needs of children with a focus on impacting underserved populations, and/or strengthening youth hockey in our community Directly serve children in the state of North Carolina with a focus on health or educationBe in operation for three or more yearsMust be available for site visits, provide use of funds summary reports, and recognize the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation as a donor

Ineligibility

The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation's grant funding does not generally support the following: Event sponsorship or fundraisers, including but not limited to galas, awareness walks, and golf tournaments General operating costs, staff salaries, capital campaigns, endowments, or other reserve funds PTA's, booster clubs, churches, or political organizations