Funding Opportunity for Programs Supporting the Well‑Being of Women
GrantID: 74797
Grant Funding Amount Low: $8,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $9,250
Summary
This grant is tailored to nonprofits serving North Carolina, offering support for programs that uplift women and children across key areas of need. It's structured as a women’s giving circle, where contributions are pooled to fund meaningful community-based projects. The focus areas for current grant cycles include preventing abuse, expanding housing access, and supporting mental health for women and children—reflecting thoughtful shifts in local priorities over time.
Total awards in recent years have ranged from just under $8,000 to around $9,250 per initiative, with several grants awarded to different programs each year. Recent funding cycles disbursed a total of approximately $34,750 across four awards. These grants are designed to be responsive and tangible—examples include emergency financial aid for women and single mothers, trauma-informed mental health services for children, transitional housing programs, and parenting support initiatives.
Eligible applicants are strictly nonprofit organizations operating within the county, and proposals must align with one or more of the designated focus areas. The grant window typically opens in mid‑summer, with applications due by August 1, and awardees are celebrated later in the year.
A grant opportunity is available for nonprofit organizations and, in some cases, individuals operating in a defined county‑level region. The funding is designed to provide support for initiatives that advance the safety, housing, and mental health of women and children. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with demonstrated capacity and a mission aligned with protecting vulnerable populations, enhancing access to secure housing, or delivering mental health services. The geographic focus is localized, serving community needs within a specific regional boundary.
The intent of the funds is to bolster programs that protect women and children from abuse, provide stable and safe housing options, and improve emotional well‑being through mental health supports. Priority is given to projects that show measurable outcomes, effective partnerships, and sustainable impact. Grants may be used for program implementation, direct service delivery, staffing, housing assistance, counseling services, outreach, or infrastructure tied to these three focus areas.
Applicants should present a clear plan outlining how the funds will be used, the anticipated outcome for women or children, the target population, and how the work aligns with the overall focus on safety, housing, and mental health. Funding decisions will consider alignment with the focus areas, feasibility of the proposed work, and how the project serves the local community’s needs. The grant cycle typically follows an annual schedule, with one deadline each year for submission of applications.
This opportunity is especially suited for nonprofits working to serve women and children at risk, organizations providing housing or shelter services for underserved populations, and programs offering mental health or wellness interventions focused on these groups. Geographic eligibility is confined to the designated region, ensuring resources remain targeted locally and drive meaningful community-level change.
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