Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program

Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program, established in 1955, aims to enhance public welfare through support for charitable, educational, and religious organizations. It focuses on programs addressing social issues, youth at risk, health matters, and cultural arts. Grants are available for 501(c)3 nonprofits and educational institutions primarily serving Rowan and Davie Counties. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster constructive change and public service, while excluding capital campaigns and direct support for individuals.

Overview

Description The Margaret C. Woodson Foundation, Inc. was chartered on January 21, 1955 by Margaret Craig Woodson. The Foundation promotes the well-being and betterment of mankind through assistance and support to charitable, educational and religious organizations that seek to improve the public welfare. The Margaret C. Woodson Foundation is a private foundation administered by Foundation For The Carolinas. Program Interests Following is a list of the types of programs which the Margaret C. Woodson Foundation is interested in supporting. This list is not all-inclusive but gives a general direction of the Foundation's interest: Programs that address social problems and nurture positive social relationshipsEfforts aimed at enriching lives through exposure to the cultural artsPrograms that improve opportunities for youth at risk and families in crisis, including school programs, and programs providing youth activitiesEfforts that address health mattersPrograms and facilities for the handicappedHumane Societies

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations include:501(c)3 nonprofitsCongregationsGovernmental institutionsEducational institutionsIf the organization conducting the project does not meet these criteria, you can apply for a grant under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization.Geographic Focus:Grants are limited to programs and projects that will benefit the people of Rowan and Davie Counties. Projects must be located within Davie and/ or Rowan County.

Ineligibility

Capital campaign requestsDebt retirement/deficit fundingDirect support of individuals (e.g. scholarships, hardship)Duplication of existing programs or services by new organizationsEndowment fundsTravel and conferencesPublication of booksProjects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local governmentSponsorships or fundraisersProjects that promote specific political or religious viewsPolitical or lobbying activities