North Wilkesboro Grant Program
Supports Wilkes County nonprofits with projects addressing children's critical, medical, and educational needs, prioritizing vulnerable youth and measurable impact.
Funder: Speedway Children's Charities
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; in 2025, over $200,000 was distributed to local organizations; one-year grants.
Summary: Supports Wilkes County nonprofits serving children by funding projects addressing critical, medical, and educational needs.
Description
The North Wilkesboro Grant Program, administered by Speedway Children's Charities, provides one-time grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The program focuses on projects that address urgent needs such as homelessness, food insecurity, medical care, and educational support. Funding is raised through local events and is directed toward organizations making a measurable impact on children’s well-being, especially those serving vulnerable populations such as orphans, foster children, and victims of sex trafficking.
