Grants Overview
The Duke Endowment funds evidence-based, innovative projects to improve health, education, and family well-being in North and South Carolina.
Funder: The Duke Endowment
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Child & Family Well-Being pre-app, Health Care full app) | November 15, 2026 (Health Care pre-app) | December 15, 2026 (Child & Family Well-Being pre-app, Health Care full app) | May 15, 2027 (Health Care pre-app)
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; recent annual grantmaking exceeds $250M across all areas; awards vary by project scope and program area.
Summary: Supports nonprofits and agencies in NC/SC working to improve child and family well-being, health care, higher education, and rural churches.
Key Information: Pre-application is required; only organizations in North Carolina or South Carolina are eligible.
Description
The Duke Endowment provides competitive grants to strengthen families, improve health outcomes, advance education, and support rural churches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Funding is available in four primary program areas: Child & Family Well-Being, Health Care, Higher Education, and Rural Church. The Endowment prioritizes evidence-based interventions, innovative approaches, and systemic improvements that benefit communities in the Carolinas. All applicants must submit a pre-application; only those invited may submit a full application.
