Grantee Program

Geographic Scope: Durham, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Program Description: Through the Grantee Program, The Forest at Duke has distributed millions of dollars in funding to area non-profit organizations. Each year, the organization awards new grantees with financial support to foster the work they do to enrich the lives of Durham residents.

Focus Areas:

• Schools and education
• Libraries
• Family and senior centers
• Non-profit organizations and services serving the Durham community

Mission: The Forest at Duke aims to strengthen community relationships and bolster the beautiful city of Durham by providing important funds to schools, libraries, family and senior centers, and other important businesses and services.

2025 Grantee Program Participants:

• Boys & Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties
• Caring House
• CASA
• Center for Child & Family Health
• Community Health Coalition
• Dress for Success Durham
• Center for Senior Life
• Durham Literacy Center
• Durham Nativity School
• Durham School of Technology
• Exchange Family Center of Durham
• Families Moving Forward
• Growing Thru Grief
• Habitat for Humanity
• Hayti Heritage Film Festival
• Hill Learning Center
• Housing for New Hope
• iAmMe Girls
• Lakewood Elementary School
• Lincoln Community Health Center
• Local Start Dental
• Lyons Farm Elementary School
• Meals on Wheels Durham
• Museum of Durham History
• North Carolina Reading Service
• Rogers-Herr Middle School
• Senior PharmAssist
• Urban Ministries of Durham

Organization Background: For 33 years, The Forest at Duke has been a leader in social responsibility and outreach, actively searching for ways to be involved in the community and give back.

Contact Information:

• Main Desk: 919-490-8000
• Sales and Marketing: 1-800-278-9729
• Address: 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705