Corporate Giving & Grants

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.

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Deadline:

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

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Funding Priorities:

Education

Health Care

Social Services

 

Geographic Location:

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

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Grant Size:

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

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Requirements:

501(c)(3)

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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.

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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).

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

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Last updated 7/10/2018

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