GRANTS
2025 Grant Cycle
The Carolina Foothills Foundation will not have an open 2025 grant cycle for Rutherford County. Since 2023, The Carolina Foothills Foundation has contributed $8.5 million to eldercare, wellness, and youth in Rutherford and Polk Counties. In 2025, the Foundation has already committed to building a gym for the Boys & Girls Club of Rutherford and seed money for the startup chapter. In addition, the Foundation invests $2 million per year in the Eldercare program.
The Polk County grant cycle for 2025 will remain in effect from March 3, 2025 - April 11th 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
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Classified as tax exempt public charities under Section 501c (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or government entities serving Rutherford and Polk Counties.
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Provide programs and services that are consistent with the Foundation’s mission and values.
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Demonstrate that the goals of the grant are measurable and sustainable.
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Only one application submitted per agency and request for only one of the following categories: eldercare, youth development, or wellness.
Limitations
(this is not an inclusive list)
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Make grants or loans to individuals
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Donate to political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns
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Support organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
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Endowments
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Organizations not supporting the residents of Rutherford/Polk counties
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Funding for salaries
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K-12 public or private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college, or university. Separate 501c3 organizations established to support a school should contact the Foundation prior to submission to determine project eligibility.
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Please contact Rita Burch, CEO, at rita.burch@carolinaff.org for guidance in determining the eligibility of your organization and/or project.
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Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Grant Year
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The Foundation grant year begins July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025.
Geographic Focus
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Rutherford County and Polk County, NC
Questions or Comments?
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Carolina Foothills Foundation welcomes and values your feedback on the grants process and priorities.
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Please direct your inquiries and comments to Rita Burch, CEO, at rita.burch@carolinaff.org.