The Wilkes Community Foundation (WCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is now accepting applications for its grant program.
Donor Name: Wilkes Community Foundation (WCF)
State: North Carolina
County: Wilkes County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Wilkes Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. WCF was founded in 1993 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Wilkes County. Their community grantmaking funds a broad range of purposes to meet local needs that include human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, arts, and more.
Funding Information
Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
An organization must meet the following criteria to apply:
- 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS.
- Organizations with fiscal sponsor that are 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS.
- Local governments (including public schools)
- Fire and rescue departments
- Religious entities, including churches, congregations and other houses of worship.
- Only those organizations that serve the counties within the affiliate network will be considered. If an organization serves multiple counties within the network, that organization may complete a separate application for each of those affiliates.
- Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.
For more information, visit NCCF.
