CAREs Flexible Funding

CAREs Flexible Funding is sponsored by Healthcare Foundation of Wilson. The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations located in Wilson, NC, for an unrestricted funds grant to support their work in providing compassion, assistance, responsiveness, and engagement for the community.

CAREs Flexible Funding - healthcarefoundationofwilson. org Healthcare Foundation of Wilson CAREs Flexible Funding Healthcare Foundation of Wilson (HFW) CAREs about our nonprofit partners that provide CARE ( C ompassion, A ssistance, R esponsiveness, and E ngagement) for our community.

As a response to support the work done by these organizations, the HFW seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations located in Wilson, NC , for an unrestricted funds grant. Funds may be used for general operating support.

Learn More About CAREs Flexible Funding CAREs Flexible Funding Terms CAREs Flexible Funding Terms Request Range: Up to $15,000 Contract: Grantees will be required to sign an agreement of terms and conditions prior to receiving the grant funds, acknowledging, for instance, their charitable status and that the funding will be used for the purposes provided in the application.

Disbursements: The HFW Board holds the right to determine the number of disbursements, and the amount of the grant funded. Purpose: Nonprofits can utilize these funds to support any operating needs within the organization. These funds are not intended for past, present, or future programming needs.

Award Distribution: Awards will be issued quarterly through a competitive grant process. Up to $50,000 will be issued each quarter. Organizations applying for funding must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Organizations that have received HFW funding in the past will receive preference; however, new organizations are encouraged to apply. Governmental entities or schools will NOT be considered for the CAREs Flexible Funding. 501(c)(3) nonprofits must provide a copy of the determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating the tax-exempt status.

The organization must have filed a 990 or 990-N (e-Postcard) each year. Documentation will be requested. The nonprofit’s mission and/or vision must align with at least one of our four focus areas.

Active Living / Healthy Eating Alcohol / Substance Misuse Behavioral / Mental Health Staff or Leadership Development Communications or Marketing Support Operating and Systems Improvements (Human Resource, Accounting, and Customer Relationship Management Software, etc.) List of Funding Considerations Organizations applying for funding should consider the following.

The CAREs Flexible Funding will not be used for: Capital campaigns and fund drives. Grants to individuals, dinners, event sponsorship, fundraising, or endowments. Grants that fund staff and board retreats.

Funding for a consultant. Retirement or minimizing previously accrued debt. Funds that would be considered a “pass-through” to another organization.

Lobbying, activities supporting political candidates, or voter registration drives. Organizations with a substantial purpose of influencing any political, legislative, or regulatory cause. Broad, unfocused requests.

Organizations that have a grant request that exceeds their total assets. Organizations that discriminate or restrict citizens from receiving program resources because of race, ethnicity, color, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, or religion.

Exceptions to the listed considerations and guidelines will only be granted upon the recommendation of the HFW staff and approval by the Board of Directors. The schedule listed are the estimated dates for activities during each CAREs Flexible Funding Cycle. Dates are subject to change, but with notice.

March 3 – March 25 – Accept applications through Foundant April 27 – Recipients informed of award April 27 – May 8 – Complete grantee contract; Funds issued May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 – Grant cycle June 16 – July 7 – Accept applications through Foundant July 27 – Recipients informed of award July 27 – August 7 – Complete grantee contract; Funds issued August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 – Grant cycle September 22 – October 13 – Accept applications through Foundant November 2 – Recipients informed of award November 2 – November 12 – Complete grantee contract; Funds issued November 2, 2026 – October 31, 2027 – Grant cycle December 8 – January 5, 2027 – Accept applications through Foundant February 1, 2027 – Recipients informed of award February 1 – February 11, 2027 – Complete grantee contract; Funds issued February 1 – January 31, 2028 – Grant cycle More Grants & Scholarships Information This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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