How much funding does Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant?

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Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Ongoing operating expenses for individual organizations.

Other requirements

Types of Grants Considered.
The organization must show evidence in the grant application that it is self-sufficient or moving towards self-sufficiency.
Specific program or project expenses

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy does not award grants to individuals, private foundations or churches, nor does it award grants to organizations to be used as pass-through funds for another organization that is not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or a governmental entity.
Not eligible: North Carolina Legacy does not ordinarily support:Projects, programs or organizations that serve relatively few people.
Not eligible: Church programs that do not have a separate 501(c)(3) designation.
Not eligible: Conferences and travel.
Not eligible: Capital or annual fundraising campaigns.
Not eligible: Administrative overheadScholarships.
Not eligible: Private schools.
Not eligible: Research studies.
Not eligible: Units of federal government.
Not eligible: Political activities.
Not eligible: Publication of newsletters, magazines, books and the production of videos.
Not eligible: Endowment funds

Overview

The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly women, children, and the elderly. The grant supports educational, healthcare, and social service organizations that create systemic change and empower marginalized communities. Focused on the Charlotte-Metrolina and Western North Carolina areas, it prioritizes collaborative and evidence-based initiatives that serve those who are unserved or underserved.

Note: All potential applicants must first have a phone conversation with a Program Officer to discuss the need for funding and request a Grant Application Summary.
Purpose
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy seeks to improve the quality of life for the economically poor, especially women, children, and elderly, by supporting effective education, health care and social service organizations that have systemic impact and empower those without a voice.
Priorities
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy provides grants to tax-exempt health care, educational and social service organizations which meet its criteria and effectively assist women, children, those who are elderly and those who are poor to improve the quality of their lives.
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy values working with organizations whose efforts are collaborative, ecumenical, multicultural and evidence-based. Its grantmaking focus is on organizations that serve the unserved or underserved.
Geographic Focus
Grants are made primarily to organizations serving the Charlotte-Metrolina and Western North Carolina regions, in the counties composing the original service areas of Mercy Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Eligibility

Types of Grants ConsideredOngoing operating expenses for individual organizations. The organization must show evidence in the grant application that it is self-sufficient or moving towards self-sufficiency.Specific program or project expenses

Ineligibility

Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy does not award grants to individuals, private foundations or churches, nor does it award grants to organizations to be used as pass-through funds for another organization that is not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or a governmental entity. North Carolina Legacy does not ordinarily support:Projects, programs or organizations that serve relatively few peopleChurch programs that do not have a separate 501(c)(3) designationConferences and travelCapital or annual fundraising campaignsAdministrative overheadScholarshipsPrivate schoolsResearch studiesUnits of federal governmentPolitical activitiesPublication of newsletters, magazines, books and the production of videosEndowment funds