Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle

Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: April 17, 2025

Summary

The Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to enhance local initiatives by funding projects in key areas such as child services, education, food insecurity, housing, mental health, and utility assistance. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Lincoln County residents. The foundation prioritizes measurable results and effective use of funds, while ineligible projects include capital campaigns and direct support of individuals. This grant cycle reflects a commitment to community improvement and innovative solutions.

Overview

Mission The mission of the Lincoln 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 Advisors supports this mission through an 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 citizens in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Result and Investment Areas: Priority will be given to requests for projects and programs that address the following investment areas: Child ServicesEducationFood InsecurityHousingMental HealthUtility Assistance Projects and programs which clearly demonstrate their ability to attain measurable results will receive higher consideration. The Board will review each proposal's described evaluation metrics and expected results to decide how to invest the limited dollars of the Foundation. Grant requests are reviewed with the following questions in mind: What results are we investing in for this project?Is it likely this project will achieve these results?Is this the best possible use of funds?

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) publicly supported charities, churches and religious organizations, governmental agencies and educational institutions. Projects must serve residents of Lincoln County, NC. 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.

Ineligibility

The following areas are typically not funded:Capital campaign requestsDebt retirement/deficit fundingDirect support of individuals (e.g. scholarships, hardship)Duplication of existing programs or servicesEndowment fundsExpenses incurred prior to grant award decisionsGeneral operating supportPublication of booksProjects typically the funding responsibility of federal, state, or local governmentTravel and conferencesSponsorships or fundraisersThe following areas are ineligible for funding:Projects that promote political or religious viewsPolitical or lobbying activities