Ribbon of Hope Grants are one-year capacity-building grants of up to $50,000 focused on strengthening the internal capacity of organizations doing work that aligns with the Foundation’s intended impact and one or more strategic priorities. These grants offer support for defined organizational development efforts, including, but not limited to planning, systems, evaluation, and leadership development, rather than direct program delivery.
Program Grants are single-year or multi-year commitments across the state of North Carolina to organizations that demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s intended impact and one or more strategic priorities, as well as strong intended outcomes related to priority-level measures.
Discretionary Grants provide flexible funding for emerging opportunities and needs. These grants are invitation-only, to act on time-sensitive opportunities outside the core portfolio.
The Foundation also supports two signature programs, the Gertrude B. Elion Science Scholars and the Child Health Awards, in partnership with existing grantees.
In order to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for consideration to the NC GSK Foundation, organizations must:
The Foundation will consider the following criteria when reviewing proposals:
Ribbon of Hope grantees will be asked to submit a narrative and financial report at the end of the one-year grant period documenting outputs and outcomes.
Program grantees will be required to submit an annual narrative report tracking outcomes, achievements, and barriers encountered over the course of the grant, as well as a year-to-date financial report.
All grantees will be invited to a brief meeting post-report submission, which may be virtual or in-person as time and ability allow. Additional/interim meetings may be requested/arranged between the Foundation and the grantee.
Round 1 (Spring Decision)
Round 2 (Summer Decision)
Round 3 (Fall Decision)