As we embark on developing a new strategic plan, the North Carolina GSK Foundation has closed our online grant application portal beginning December 1, 2025. Grant inquiries submitted in November 2025 will be evaluated and a decision made by the end of March 2026, including if a 2nd stage application is required. Thank you for your continued interest in our work and mission.

The Foundation’s new strategy will be announced in mid-2026. An update will be posted by May.

The North Carolina GSK Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to apply for grants of $50,000 for projects furthering science, health and education in their local communities. These grants are intended to offer organizations an opportunity to develop a pilot or new initiative or to grow and expand and/or enhance an existing program.

As a matter of policy, the following is outside the scope of the Foundation's funding:

• indirect or overhead costs, and fringe benefits for new hires
• core mission support, including current staff salaries and benefits
• general operating, rent, or insurance
• construction or renovation projects, or equipment
• delivery or facilitation of access to healthcare, medical assistance, or services

Requirements

Ribbon of Hope proposals will be considered that relate to the establishment and implementation of new projects or an expansion of an existing program which:

• address a critical community need that has been identified through comprehensive needs assessment
• tightly align with priorities, goals and objectives of the local community agencies
• demonstrate their sustainability after grant funds are expended

North Carolina community-based nonprofit, charitable organizations and institutions exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply; individuals may not apply. Organizations should have at least two years of operating history (documented through 990s).