Harold T. Sumner Grants
Forecasted
Harold T. Sumner Grants from the Gaston Community Foundation fund professional training for key nonprofit staff in Gaston County to strengthen local organizations.
Funder: Gaston Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Deadline to schedule required meeting with Foundation staff (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 total may be awarded annually; individual grants may be less.
Summary: Supports professional education or training for key staff at independent nonprofits in Gaston County.
Key Information: Grant is not active for 2026; next opportunity anticipated in 2027.
Description
This grant supports independent charitable, cultural, or educational nonprofit organizations in Gaston County, North Carolina, by providing funding for professional education or training for a key staff member. The program is intended to strengthen local nonprofits by investing in the professional development of staff who have demonstrated at least one year of service. Preference is given to training opportunities that are local or in-state. The program honors Harold Townsend Sumner’s legacy of community improvement and is managed by the Gaston Community Foundation.
