Harold T. Sumner Grants
The Harold T. Sumner Grant supports professional development for key staff at Gaston County nonprofits to strengthen organizational leadership and capacity through targeted education and training.
Funder: Gaston Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 total per year; one or more grants may be awarded each cycle.
Summary: Supports professional education for key staff of Gaston County nonprofits to build organizational capacity.
Key Information: Not active in 2026; next anticipated cycle is August 2026.
Description
This program funds professional education and training opportunities for key staff members of independent charitable, cultural, or educational nonprofit organizations in Gaston County, North Carolina. The grant honors Harold Townsend Sumner, a foundational leader of the Gaston Community Foundation, and aims to strengthen local nonprofits by investing in their leadership. Preference is given to training that is local or in-state, and awards are made based on the staff member’s professional record and the potential for positive impact on the applicant organization.
