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INCLUSIVE ECONOMY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Increasing Family Economic Security in Forsyth County
Many Forsyth County families continue to experience persistent poverty. Addressing this complex problem requires solutions that are deeply informed and led by people closest to the problem. This funding opportunity supports community-led implementation of effective two-generation approaches to increase family economic security in Forsyth County.
Steps to Apply
Overview
Goal
Increase integrated, family-centered approaches that promote educational attainment and economic or career advancement of parents of young children in Forsyth County.
Strategy
Build community, network, organizational, and individual capacity so that historically marginalized populations, particularly Black, Immigrant, Indigenous, and other leaders of color can drive community and health improvement efforts.
Conduct broad-based communications, community education, and advocacy efforts that advance goals.
Timeframe for Applications
Call-by date: January 24, 2025
Application deadline: February 6, 2025
Geographic Focus
Forsyth County
Documents & Resources
Next Steps
If you think you are a fit, assess your eligibility below and then contact us to apply. Or, view all funding opportunities here.
Details
In order to identify the approaches best suited to Forsyth County, the Trust is seeking proposals from applicants who can implement solutions that come from community-centered design processes. Proposals should center the perspectives and leadership of people experiencing poverty and include two-generation approaches that would best build on the strengths and meet the needs of Forsyth County families with young children. Proposals should include plans for deeply engaging community and shifting policies or systems.
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, consider the following questions and requirements:
- Is your organization or work a good fit with the Trust?
- Are you located or operating in North Carolina?
- Does your work focus on improving quality of life and health for North Carolinians with low incomes?
- Do you primarily support populations experiencing poverty?
- These populations include: individuals living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; the uninsured; and those eligible for Medicaid and/or the free/reduced school lunch program.
- Are your clients (or focus population) residents of North Carolina? If yes, then you may fit our geographic criteria.
Organizations the Trust WILL fund:
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
- Governmental entities
Organizations the Trust WILL NOT fund:
- Individuals
- Faith-based organizations without 501(c)(3)
- Type III supporting organizations
- Organizations providing pass-through funds to an ineligible organization
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