Gateway Disaster Relief Grant Program

Gateway Disaster Relief Grant Program

Status: Currently PAUSED - Not accepting applications at this time

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 (as of 2026-04-03):

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

Phone: (828) 559-9273