Thomasville Community Foundation accepting 2024 Grant applications
Thomasville Community Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for grants. Established in 1945, the Foundation is devoted to working with other organizations & individuals to strengthen the community by providing resources for a range of existing and future charitable needs in the Thomasville area.
To be eligible for consideration, organizations must be 1) 501(c)3, 2) have a current NC Solicitation License 3) have filed their 990 for the prior fiscal year, and 4) have a board of directors with at least three directors, with two of the three having no familial relationship. If the organization conducting the project does not meet this criteria, you can apply for a grant under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization.
Eligible organizations can apply online at https://forms.gle/68irhCiDbCgd71VZ8.
Applications must be completed by Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Application requires a clear explanation of the project including amount of request, anticipated impact/results for the Thomasville community, how the project will be evaluated, action steps, project partners, budget and other funding sources.
Requests not considered for funding include: Capital campaigns (building/construction
projects), debt retirement/deficit funding, direct support of individuals (e.g. scholarships, hardship), endowment funds, travel and conferences, publication of books, projects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local government, sponsorships or fundraisers, and projects that promote specific political/religious views or lobbying activities.
For questions or assistance in completing the grant application, please email
TvilleCommFdnGrant@gmail.com.
Phone consultations are available upon request.
Typical grant amounts in recent years average $3,000. Organizations with track records of attaining measurable results will receive higher consideration. Thomasville Community Foundation is affiliated with the Foundation for the Carolinas and bound by its funding guidelines regarding governance.
All funded organizations will be required to submit a report on the outcomes of the project no later than March 31, 2025.
Photos and responses from project recipients are appreciated.
Applications must be completed online at https://forms.gle/68irhCiDbCgd71VZ8. prior to Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
All applicants will be notified of status by June 30, 2024 and grant awards will be received by August 31, 2024.
