Funding Amount

50% of program cost (partial scholarship)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Located in or serving Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, or Yadkin Counties

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Service Enterprise Initiative
  • Organizational Assessment
  • Preference given to organizations that have a relationship with Hands
  • On NWNC

Overview

The Helping Hands Scholarship is a partial scholarship to help a nonprofit organization participate in either the Service Enterprise Initiative or Organizational Assessment programs.

Award: Covers one-half of the cost of the above-mentioned programs

Geographic Scope: Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, or Yadkin Counties, North Carolina

Eligible Programs:

  • Service Enterprise Initiative
  • Organizational Assessment

Eligibility

  • Must be classified as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) by the IRS
  • Located in or serving Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, or Yadkin Counties
  • Preference given to organizations that have a relationship with HandsOn NWNC
  • Previous recipients cannot reapply

Scholarship Payment

  • Scholarships cover one-half (50%) of the cost of the programs
  • Scholarship recipient will only be responsible for the remaining balance due
  • First-come, first-served basis

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application form (available on handsonnwnc.org/scholarships/)
  2. Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis
  3. Scholarship covers 50% of program cost; organization is responsible for remaining balance

Contact: Program Director for more information

What Handson Northwest North Carolina actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
11
Total given
$105K
Median grant
$7,500
Range
$7,500–$23K
  • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Winston-Salem, NC; Durham, NC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 73% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Honorable Youth Inc · Winstonsalem, NC

    Capacity building

    $23K

  • Smiley's Sweets · Winstonsalem, NC

    Capacity building

    $15K

  • ABC of Forsyth County · Winstonsalem, NC

    Capacity building

    $7,500

  • Community Design Studio · Winstonsalem, NC

    Capacity building

    $7,500

  • Disability Advocates of NWNC · Winstonsalem, NC

    Capacity building

    $7,500

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Capacity building

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