Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle

The Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to enhance the community by supporting local initiatives in areas such as education, human services, and workforce development. The foundation prioritizes one-time funding for projects that demonstrate collaboration and sustainability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and institutions serving Iredell County residents. Ineligible projects include capital campaigns and direct support for individuals. This grant fosters community growth and engagement through philanthropy.

The mission of the Iredell County Community Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and strengthen our community by supporting initiatives that address local needs and providing quality services to donors and constituents.
The Board of Trustees supports their mission through the annual competitive grantmaking program. The Foundation is an investor in the community and is interested in creating the highest possible levels of community gain, focused on improving the lives of Iredell County citizens.
Priority
Priority will be given to requests for projects and programs that address the following investment areas:

• EducationHuman ServicesMental HealthVeterans AffairsWorkforce DevelopmentYouth Development

The Foundation will prioritize proposals requesting one-time funding to initiate projects and programs and will consider requests enabling the grantee to seek grant support from other funders. The most competitive proposals will clearly demonstrate collaboration and partnership with other organizations to increase impact and identify how funding will be sustained in future years.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions. Projects must serve the residents of Iredell County, North Carolina. If the organization conducting the project is not an eligible organization, a grant can be applied for under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization. Churches which do not have 501(c)(3) public charity status may still qualify as eligible charities. Eligibility of churches to receive FFTC grants is determined using the guidance provided in IRS Publication 1828.

Ineligibility

The following areas are typically not funded:Capital campaign requests
Debt retirement/deficit funding
Direct support of individuals (e.g., scholarships, hardship)
Publication of books
Projects typically the funding responsibility of federal, state, or local government
Travel and conferences
Sponsorships or fundraisersThe following areas are ineligible for funding:Projects that promote political or religious views