HealthCare Foundation of CC Grant

HealthCare Foundation of CC Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County aims to improve community health by funding innovative programs addressing local healthcare needs. Established in 1990, the foundation transitioned from supporting capital projects to prioritizing health maintenance and disease prevention initiatives. They award Community Health Grants to qualified non-profits, focusing on innovative solutions for healthcare challenges. In partnership with Atrium Health, they emphasize community wellness, ensuring resources are effectively directed towards enhancing health outcomes in Cleveland County.

Overview

Our Mission “To be a catalyst for promoting wellness and improving health in Cleveland County” Our History Founded in 1990, the Cleveland Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. was established to raise funds in support of capital projects and equipment for Cleveland Memorial Hospital. Most notably, the Foundation raised $1.5 million to assist in the $35 million expansion project of the hospital. In 1995, the Board of Directors changed the mission from funding bricks and mortar to providing financial support for community disease and injury prevention activities and health maintenance programs. During the succeeding years, the Foundation undertook a number of projects within both the Cleveland and Kings Mountain hospitals, including: As Cleveland Memorial Hospital Foundation (1990 to 2014): Wellness Center for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Atrium Health ClevelandLabyrinth & Garden of Peace at Atrium Health Cleveland Cleveland Pines SolariumCourtesy Tram for visitors at Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health fully endorses the efforts of the organization and recognizes the need for a community non-profit healthcare foundation. Through in-kind support and active partnership, Atrium Health provides professional staff, office space and administrative overheard support to the Foundation allowing it to devote its entire focus and assets on the healthcare needs of the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. As part our mission, the Foundation may award Community Health Grants to qualified non-profit organizations in Cleveland County who seek support for innovative or needed programs or initiatives that address targeted healthcare concerns in Cleveland County and/or the social determinants of health and well-being.

Ineligibility

These grants are awarded at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and areas typically NOT funded include, but are not limited to:Capital campaign requests Debt retirement/deficit funding or expenses incurred prior to grant award decisions Direct support of individuals (e.g. scholarships, hardship) Duplication of existing programs or services by new organizations Endowment funds Travel and conferences Publication of books Projects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local government Projects that promote political or religious views Political or lobbying activities Sponsorships or fundraisers