Gateway Disaster Relief Grant Program

Purpose: Gateway Wellness Foundation provides emergency relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene in the form of grants to nonprofit organizations.

Geographic Scope: Burke, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina

Funding Details

Award Range:

• Recommended maximum grant request: $25,000
• Requests in range of $5,000-$10,000 are more likely to be fully funded
• Grants accepted and awarded on a rolling basis when program reopens

Eligible Uses:

• Provide direct assistance to individuals affected by Hurricane Helene
• Support applicant organization in recovering from or responding to Hurricane Helene
• Cover costs of providing emergency relief services to individuals or eligible organizations affected by the storm

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

• Community-based nonprofit organizations designated by IRS as tax-exempt 501(c)(3)
• Faith-based organizations
• Public agencies
• Must serve individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene in Burke, McDowell, Polk, or Rutherford Counties

Application Requirements:

• Submit only one request for funding at this time

Program Status

Current Status:

• The first phase of the Disaster Relief Grant Opportunity is currently closed
• No additional applications being accepted at this time
• Foundation is optimistic about providing support for longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts in the future

Notification:

• Interested organizations can complete a form to be notified of future funding opportunities
• All applicants to initial disaster relief grant opportunity will be contacted by specified deadlines

Contact Information

Sarah Morse, Director of Programs & Grants

• Email: [email protected]
• Office: (828) 237-9274
• Mobile: (828) 429-2128
• Address: 74 N. Garden Street, Marion, NC 28752

Application Process

Note: Program is currently PAUSED - applications not being accepted at this time

When Reopened, Application Method:

• Click link or "APPLY HERE" button to access online application form: https://tinyurl.com/GatewayHeleneReliefGrant

Required Materials and Documents

Downloadable Resources:

• List of grant application questions available for download
• Applicants should download separate copy of grant questions to edit and prepare responses
• Use downloaded questions document to prepare application responses before submitting online

Application Guidelines

• Complete grant application questions document
• Submit online application form
• Applications submitted on rolling basis when program is open
• Only one request per organization at this time

Questions and Support

If you have questions or connectivity issues:

Contact Sarah Morse:

• Email: [email protected]
• Office Phone: (828) 237-9274
• Mobile Phone: (828) 429-2128
• Address: 74 N. Garden Street, Marion, NC 28752