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Gateway Disaster Relief Grant Program

Gateway Wellness Foundation

Foundation One-time Grants for NonprofitsDisaster Preparedness & Relief GrantsFaith-Based GrantsHardship Grants

Funding Amount

$5,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

    How to Apply

    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

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    What Gateway Wellness Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    77
    Total given
    $1.13M
    Median grant
    $11K
    Range
    $6,000–$50K
    • By dollars: North Carolina 99%, South Carolina 1%. Top recipient cities: Marion, NC; Morganton, NC; Rutherfordton, NC.
    • 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Burke County Public Schools · Morganton, NC

      Burke recovery services for bcps

      $50K

    • Polk County Schools · Columbus, NC

      School based youth behavioral and mental health service

      $50K

    • McDowell County Schools · Marion, NC

      School based youth behavioral and mental health service

      $50K

    • Rutherford County Schools · Forest City, NC

      School based youth behavioral and mental health service

      $50K

    • Higher Academic Corp · Columbus, NC

      Polk county community learning center empowering minds

      $30K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-relieffaith-basedhardship

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