Read about recent events, essential information and the latest community news from NCNG member grantmakers.
If you'd like to share your foundation's news with NCNG, please email us at
info@ncgrantmakers.org, or add our email address to your press distribution list.
Winston-Salem, NC (December 14, 2021) – The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is pleased to announce that Jarred Gibson will join the staff of the Foundation as a program officer, overseeing the Advancing Public Education priority area, in early 2022.
Read more
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation is excited to announce a $1.5 million grant to Aces for Autism for the first phase construction of a new facility – the SECU Autism Clinic of Eastern North Carolina. The building will be located on a new campus in Winterville and will nearly triple the non-profit’s capacity to serve their larger community, dramatically reducing their current waitlist.
Read more
The Governor announced on Monday that Toyota will build its first North American battery manufacturing plant for a new generation of vehicles in North Carolina. The new facility, located at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, will include at least 1,750 new jobs and private capital investment of at least s $1.29 billion.
Read more
Hendersonville, N.C., December 8, 2021 – Community Foundation of Henderson County has announced the recipients of their 2021 Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award and Dorothy Dellinger “Dot” Marlow Philanthropic Catalyst Award. The 2021 awardees were interviewed about their philanthropy and volunteerism.
A highlight film of each recipient’s interview can be accessed at cfhcforever.org and vimeo.com/cfhcforever.
Read more
Greensboro, NC – The Council on Foundations announced today that Tara McKenzie Sandercock, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro’s (CFGG) Senior Vice President for Grants and Community Partnerships, is this year’s winner of the Distinguished Service Award.
Read more
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., (December 2, 2021) – Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $4,910,962 in funds for the first round of the new SITE Program. The Board also awarded $95,000 in funding to support a project through the Open Grants Program.
Read more
Durham, NC - The Laughing Gull Foundation (LGF) announced today that it has committed over $1.85 million in 2021 to organizations committed to advancing higher education opportunities for individuals who are justice-involved. Our intention with these grants is to play a role in reversing the trend of mass incarceration; and to affirm the humanity, capacity, and potential of people who are currently incarcerated and returning citizens.
Read more
On Wednesday, November 17, The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem held its 16th Annual Luncheon entitled, “The Year of the Woman: Strength, Resilience, and Hope for our Future.” More than 130 members and friends of the Fund gathered in a virtual format to celebrate the power of philanthropy dedicated to women and girls.
Read more
Asheville, N.C. – Dogwood Health Trust today announced the formal release of its goals and objectives within each of the organization’s four strategic priorities: Housing, Education, Economic Opportunity, Health & Wellness. The result of months of research, discussion and planning, the new goals - posted to its website - will guide Dogwood’s work over the next several years.
Read more
St. Gerard House (SGH) announces a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to enhance parent involvement and safety for Grotto clients by installing a camera system. The Grotto program is a full-day, year round educational and therapeutic service to children aged 3 - 21 with autism spectrum disorder. A portion of funds will also support transportation for adult pre-vocational program participants in the community.
Read more