Grant applications are then reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Grants Committee who select those who will be invited to make a
presentation to the committee. These presentations take place in November and grant recipients are notified in December. Checks
are presented in early January at the awards luncheon.
GUIDELINES FOR GRANT SEEKERS
The High Point Community Foundation makes grants to support programs that improve the quality of life in the greater High Point area. We welcome grant applications from nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c) 3 of the IRS code as well as other public entities. To be eligible for funding from the High Point Community Foundation, a non-profit organization must be located in or serving these areas: High Point, Archdale, Trinity, and Jamestown. GRANTMAKING OBJECTIVES The Community Foundation is often a “first funder” giving seed money to new or existing programs that address emerging community opportunities or needs. The Foundation’s other major focus is improving the effectiveness and building the capacity of the greater High Point area nonprofits through technical assistance grants. We particularly seek out projects where a modest grant can make a significant impact. Other grantmaking objectives are to: GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES The High Point Community Foundation is made up of charitable funds donated by individuals and organizations from around the greater High Point area. Within each of our funding areas listed below, the Foundation has identified these particular priorities and interests: EDUCATION ~ Creative approaches that improve learning for school students and teachers. Applicants are asked to show how the project will extend beyond a single classroom or school. HEALTH ~ Preventive programs and those that reduce the need for institutional care, as well as innovative efforts to assist the disabled. SOCIAL SERVICES ~ Meeting basic human needs in ways that promote self-sufficiency. We also support early intervention programs for children, efforts that build self-confidence and life skills for youth, and projects that strengthen families. SOCIAL JUSTICE ~ Affordable housing, civic participation, criminal justice alternatives, downtown revitalization, economic opportunity for disadvantaged people, strengthening neighborhoods, historic preservation, and promoting diversity. Other interests include; serving abused and neglected children; assisting handicapped people in leading productive and enjoyable lives. GRANTMAKING RESTRICTIONS The Community Foundation generally does not make grants for the following: operating support (except for start-up, or when the need or nature of the activity is extraordinary), costs already incurred, capital requests (except for small budget items – such as equipment – which has shown to significantly increase the capacity and impact of the organization), endowments, sectarian purposes, private schools and clubs, political purposes, debt retirement, individuals except through scholarships. State wide or national programs will not be considered unless funding is sought for a portion of the program that directly benefits the greater High Point area. We generally do not make repeat or multiple-year grants. Organizations may not submit more than one application for funding at a time.
The High Point Community Foundation awards grants once a year. The cycle begins June 1 with the distribution of grant applications which are due
in the Foundation office by 5:00 on September 11.
The Foundation distributed $100,000 in 1998, $125,000 in 1999, $175,000.00 in 2000, $175,000.00 in 2001, $175,000.00 in 2002 and $175,000.00 in
2003, $225,000.00 in 2004, $359,500 in 2005, $344,700 in 2006, $410,000 in 2007, and $360,000 in 2008.