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Sisters of Mercy of NC Foundation

Overview:

The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation (a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas South Central Community) is a Roman Catholic organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for the economically poor, particularly women, children, and elderly. The Foundation supports collective and multi-cultural non-profit organizations whose missions are consistent with the Sisters of Mercy.

Deadline:

There are typically three application cycles with deadlines in early December, early April, and early August.

Funding Priorities:

Education

Health Care

Social Services

 

Geographic Location:

Awards are primarily given in the Charlotte-Metrolina and Western North Carolina regions.

Grant Size:

Can range from approximately $15,000 to $50,000.

Requirements:

501(c)(3)

Prior to cycle deadlines, applicants must first inquire to the Foundation by phone to discuss the funding request with a Program Officer and request a Grant Application Summary. If the request is consistent with the Foundation’s vision, the Program Officer will invite the organization to begin the formal, two-stage application process by submitting a Grant Application Summary.

Grant Application Summaries should be submitted through the on-line application portal (the address for which will be provided to you if you are invited to apply following your telephone inquiry).

The Foundation will then provide the applicant with the on-line Grant Application in order to proceed with formal consideration of the funding request.

 

Last updated 7/10/2018

 

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