NIMble Grant (Needs Immediately Met)
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
NIMble Grant Program
Program Name: Needs Immediately Met (NIMble) Grants
Overview: NIMble grants are designed to support regional nonprofits and governmental agencies with immediate needs, especially those magnified by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The program ensures Nantahala Health Foundation can act quickly to meet partners' most crucial needs.
- Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per grant
- Total Awarded (2020): $272,882 to 30+ organizations
- Recurrence: Annual
Funding Details
Geographic Scope
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary, North Carolina- Regional nonprofit organizations
- Governmental agencies
Eligible Applicants
- Access to healthcare
- Education
- Transportation
- Alleviation of poverty
- Quality of housing
- COVID-19 impact and recovery efforts (special focus)
Funding Priorities
- One-time critical purchases
- Immediate needs for stabilization or crisis response
- COVID-19 recovery efforts
Types of Support
- 2020 cycle: Applications accepted through August 5, 2020; decisions announced October 2, 2020
Application Period (Historical)
Contact Information
Nantahala Health Foundation Phone: 828.634.1527 Mailing: 1547 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Website: nantahalahealthfoundation.orgHow to Apply
Application Process
Note: Historical information from 2020 cycle provided. Current application procedures should be verified on foundation website.
1. Visit nantahalahealthfoundation.org for application materials
2. Organizations submit grant proposals
3. Proposals are vetted by foundation staff and board
4. Awards are announced (historically in October)
- Grant proposals from regional nonprofits and governmental agencies
- Proposals should address immediate and critical needs
- Preference given to organizations addressing social determinants of health
- Collaborative and innovative approaches encouraged
Application Requirements (2020 Cycle)
- Application period: July 7 - August 5, 2020
- Award announcements: October 2, 2020
Timeline (2020 Example)
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