Supports planning, research, and learning activities that help organizations prepare for major, community-wide benefit projects in Polk County, North Carolina.
Funder: Polk County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (2nd Quarter) | September 2026 (3rd Quarter) | March 2027 (1st Quarter)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from under $1,000 to tens of thousands of dollars; most grants must be spent within 12 months.
Summary: Supports planning, research, and learning activities that lay the groundwork for transformative, community-wide benefit initiatives in Polk County.
These grants are designed to fund planning, research, and learning activities that enable organizations to prepare for major, breakthrough initiatives with the potential for long-term, community-wide benefits in Polk County, North Carolina. Supported activities may include developing models and pilot concepts, conducting studies and research, providing seed money, plan development, attending conferences, or other learning opportunities for organizational staff and board members. The ultimate goal is to help organizations explore and prepare for projects that can significantly improve the quality of life in the region.