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Application Guidelines


Eligibility

The Glenn Foundation provides annual grants to federally tax-exempt institutions and not-for-profit agencies that are organized and operated for religious, health, educational, cultural and other needs. Only Gaston County agencies or out-of-county agencies whose projects have an impact on Gaston County citizens are eligible to apply.  The Glenn Foundation awards seed money and operating grants, but does not award planning grants, grants to individuals, scholarships and does not ordinarily consider capital campaigns, umbrella campaigns, and multi-year grants. 

 

Application Process


The Foundation has one grant cycle each year with a deadline of March 1. If March 1 falls on a weekend, the deadline is the Monday following March 1. Requests for Application Forms may be made to the Foundation’s office at any time but must be made in writing either by mailing the request to the address at the bottom of this page, emailing to glennfnd@bellsouth.net, or through our website at the Contact Us page.

Requests may be made at any time and must include the following information: 

  • Name and Address of the Applying Organization
  • Contact Person
  • Contact Telephone Number and Email Address

Directors will only consider proposals made on the current application form, which is available on paper and electronically.  Application forms are non-transferable.  All applications must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines provided on the form including a completed application, a program narrative of up to five pages, and the following additional supporting documentation:

  • Program Budget
  • Agency Balance Sheet and Income Statement
  • List of the Board of Directors with Occupations and Employers, if applicable
  • Most Recent Audit, Financial Review or Compilation or alternatively a Form 990 Tax Return
  • Documentation of 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status, if applicable. 

The Board of Directors meets after the deadline to consider each application and notifies each applicant in writing of its final decision by June 30. Grant funds are paid after July 1. Grantees must file a written summary of accomplishments and an accounting of funds midway through and at the close of the grant period.

The Glenn Foundation • Union Commons • 1552 Union Rd • Suite D • Gastonia, NC 28054 • 704.867.0296 • Fax: 704.867.4496