High Five Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000 per organization (up to $25,000 total distributed annually among 5 organizations)
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 16, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Recipients must be affiliated with a veterinarian who is a member of the NCVMA
- Organization's mission must be educational
- Funds must benefit the people and animals of North Carolina
- Funds may be awarded to public or private organizations
Overview
Geographic Scope: North Carolina
Overview:
Each year, the NCVMA allocates up to $25,000 to distribute between 5 qualified organizations in North Carolina. Each annual grant of up to $5,000 promotes community health, education, and responsible animal care.
Eligibility Requirements
- Recipients must be affiliated with a veterinarian who is a member of the NCVMA
- Organization's mission must be educational
- Funds must benefit the people and animals of North Carolina
- Funds may be awarded to public or private organizations
Allowable Use of Funds
- Essential facility upgrades
- Supplies
- Educational opportunities
- The award can be used to qualify for matching funds from another organization
Award Requirements
- Awarded organizations must submit a progress report, including financial statements, by November 23rd of the award year (may accompany renewal application)
- Awarded organizations are eligible for (but not guaranteed) repeated grant awards with application
- Preference given to organizations demonstrating success and fiscal responsibility
Past Recipients
- Rescue Ranch
- Possumwood Acres
- Bliss Barn
- Friends of Rocky Mount Animals
- Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
- High Country Paws
- Humane Society of Catawba County
- Smoky Mountain Wildlife Rehab
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Complete the online NCVMA High 5 Grant Application
- Attach any supporting documentation
- Submit by December 16 for awarding by mid-January of the following year
- Committee review may include an on-site visit if applicable
Required Documentation
- Online application form
- Supporting documentation (as applicable)
What Friends of NCVMA Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $5,158
- Median grant
- $5,158
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Raleigh, NC.
Example grants
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association · Raleigh, NC
To provide funds for Hurricane Helene relief
$5,158
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Animal rescue
- Community health
- Education
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