Competitive Grants

2010 Total Competitive Grants $9,927,457

Wings of Eagles Ranch is a nonprofit organization in Cabarrus County that offers outdoor activities for children with special needs. A grant was awarded to provide materials to build a new high ropes course in the summer camp.

In 2010, the Foundation’s geographic affiliates, family foundations, and special affiliated groups awarded $9,927,457 in competitive grants.

These grants are awarded to nonprofits in support of specific programs that have explicit objectives, a predetermined budget and take place within a defined time frame. The funds are restricted and must be used for the designated project.

Following are links to grants awarded in 2010 by Foundation’s geographic affiliates, family and private foundations.

Family Foundations, Private Foundations and Special Affiliated Groups 

Alpha and Omega Foundation
Charlotte Merchants Foundation
Children's Medical Fund
The Cole Foundation
Collective Giving Funds
The Crosland Foundation
Duke Energy Community College Grant Program Fund
Employee Hardship Funds
Ginter Foundation
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
George D. Patterson Family Fund
Reemprise Fund
Turner Family Foundation

Regional Affiliate Community Foundations

Cabarrus County Community Foundation
Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation
Cherokee County Community Foundation
Cleveland County Community Foundation
Iredell County Community Foundation
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Lexington Area Community Foundation
Lincoln County Community Foundation
Foundation For Richmond County
Salisbury Community Foundation
Stanly County Community Foundation
Union County Community Foundation
York County Community Foundation