Organizations and projects seeking funding higher than $40,000 per year and meet the criteria specified in the funding priorities and eligibility guidelines may be qualified to apply for a Direct Foundation Grant.

At the beginning of each funding cycle, the Foundation issues a ‘Request for Proposals’ that invites organizations to apply for DF Grants in particular areas of interest. The Foundation, however, also encourages organizations to submit innovative concepts and programs at any time of the year that are consistent with the mission and funding priorities of the Foundation.

Through the Direct Foundation Grant program, Moses Cone-Wesley Long Community Health Foundation seeks to provide funding to organizations and programs that address either of the following priorities.

Funding Priorities

Access to necessary health services with particular emphasis on eliminating the barriers often encountered by persons in need, or

Wellness, with particular attention to:

• physical activity
• nutrition/obesity
• substance abuse, including tobacco use prevention/cessation
• responsible sexual behavior, especially the prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs, and adolescent pregnancy
• infant mortality
• mental health

In addition to these priorities, the Foundation has a strong and special interest in funding organizational development and technical assistance projects that help communities build the capacity to help themselves, thus being able to improve the health of those in their communities.

Eligibility
In addition to meeting the criteria above, your organization must serve primarily the residents in the geographic area served by Moses Cone Health System and be one of the following:

• Not-for-profit organization
• Government agency
• School
• Academic and research institution

For Information on the Direct Foundation Grant Application Guidelines and Deadlines, please click here.