Teaming together with strong nonprofit partners, Longleaf Fund grants aim to strengthen the character and achievement of at-risk children and youth while encouraging communities to reach higher and create opportunities for a brighter future.
Capital grants from $10,000 to $150,000 will be awarded to organizations serving at-risk children and youth for the following:
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Projects that build community and increase daily physical activity by building or enhancing age-appropriate, accessible space for play, sports and recreational activities.
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Projects that promote learning, especially for at-risk youth, with a particular emphasis on creating or improving access to technology.
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Projects that enhance the quality of life for children, ages 0-18, with disabilities (physical and/or mental) by improving their educational or physical environment and developing the children’s physical capabilities.
The Longleaf Fund is an anonymous Donor Advised Fund managed by Foundation For The Carolinas, a community foundation serving the greater Charlotte region. To learn about program guidelines, or to begin the application process, grant seekers should visit our grants portal and select Grant Program Name: Longleaf Fund.
Interested applicants must complete an online application for consideration. New applicants to the online system must create an account. Eligible projects must be scheduled for completion within 12-18 months from grant award date in order to be considered for a 2018 grant.
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, March 8, 2018. Contact Ayanna Wakefield with questions at 704.973.4543 or awakefield@fftc.org.