A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
City or county government
Public school system, community college, college or university
A high school or community college student looking for scholarships
Private business, including farms
Other, not listed above
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Where will your project be located? Or where is the population located that the program will serve?
A rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent community in North Carolina (or looking to serve a population within a rural community)
In North Carolina but not in a rural community
Outside of North Carolina
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Question 3
Are you seeking funding to develop and launch a new program or expand an existing program?
Yes, I am looking for funding to develop and launch a new program
Yes, we have an existing program and are looking to expand
Yes, I am looking for funding for a new infrastructure project
No, I am looking for funding to repair or replace existing infrastructure
No, I am looking for funding to maintain current levels of operation and outcomes
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Question 4
What are you looking to do? (What kind of project are you seeking funding for?)
Develop and implement a new workforce training program to meet demand from local employers
Implement a career pathway at a high school for a high demand field
Extend water, sewer, or road infrastructure to a site to enable industrial development that will create full-time jobs
Support the development of new crops, expand markets for agriculture products, or provide training for farmers
Provide soft-skills or other general workforce training for individuals
Promote tourism, arts, or cultural resources
Improve or construct facilities for emergency management
Support development of housing
Provide for general operating expenses for an organization
Other, not listed above or I’m not sure
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Question 4a
Golden LEAF focuses on the following key priority areas and within each has identified priority outcomes that projects awarded funding by Golden LEAF must address. Click the links below to learn more about each.
If your project is outside of these key priority areas, you are still welcome to discuss with a member of the Golden LEAF staff, however it may not be a fit for the available programs.
Construction or capital expenses for a publicly owned building or other public infrastructure
Renovation of a publicly owned building
Equipment, materials, and/or personnel to start up a workforce program
Other, not listed above or I’m not sure
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Based on the information provided, you may be a fit for the Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship.
We encourage you to visit our Colleges and Universities page to learn more about how to submit your application.
Question 6
What level of funding do you need? Awards through the Open Grants Program are capped at $500,000.
$1 - $200,000
More than $200,000 but less than $500,000
More than $500,000
Based on the information provided, this proposal is likely not a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF. You are always welcome to contact staff to discuss your proposal.
The Golden LEAF Foundation awards funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental entities working to achieve outcomes in rural, economically distressed and/or tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.
Question 7
Do you have identified partners who are collaborating with you on this project/program?
Yes
No
Based on the information provided, this proposal may be a fit for funding awarded by Golden LEAF.
We encourage you to contact staff to discuss your proposal prior to submission of an application.
