As we embark on developing a new strategic plan, the North Carolina GSK Foundation may temporarily close our online grant application portal beginning December 1, 2025. We will provide an update at that time. Thank you for your continued interest in our work and mission.

A Ribbon of Hope grant inquiry must be submitted before moving to a full application. The Ribbon of Hope grant inquiry will be reviewed and if the submitted inquiry falls within the current Ribbon of Hope grant guidelines, a second stage application will be made available via the application software. The second stage application must be submitted for review by the board of directors. Completing a second stage Ribbon of Hope application does not guarantee grant approval. Requirements for completing a Ribbon of Hope inquiry and application include:

Ribbon of Hope Inquiry

General Information

Organization name

Tax ID

Background Information

Nonprofit mission statement

Contact Information

Org primary contact (ex: Executive Director, President)

Email

Grant request primary contact (ex: Grant writer, program director, project contact)

Email

Request Information

Has your organization previously submitted a proposal that was declined for a Ribbon of Hope grant? If yes, is this a new project, and if not, please note what has been changed in this resubmission and why the changes were made.

Grant Request Project Title

Project Information or Executive Summary

Brief description of the project, limit to three paragraphs.

Estimated Project start and end date

Copy of 501(c)(3) Letter

Second Stage Application

Request Classification

Count(ies) in which participants are served.

Number served

1. Project Need – Provide a comprehensive description of the community (e.g. demographics, socioeconomics) and the need for the proposed project. Cite external sources as appropriate.
2. Project Plan – Please provide an in-depth summary of the proposed project activities. Include the objectives and activities. Information about the role and responsibilities of key project staff and brief bio, including those from partner organizations (if applicable).
3. Project Evaluation – How will progress be measured and evaluated?
4. Organizational Capacity –
   1. Background – Provide a brief statement of the lead organization’s history.
   2. Information about how this project relates to the lead organization’s past accomplishments/projects.
   3. Tell us how you heard about the Ribbon of Hope Grant program. Tell us about a prior relationship with the Foundation, if you have one
   4. List of lead organizations current projects, by funding source and amount.

Attachments

• ROH budget request in template
• ROH budget narrative
• Lead organization’s statement of financial activity
• Copy of organizational budget in your own format
• Copy of lead organization’s most recent financial statement (auditor’s report or Form 990)
• If you are partnering with other organizations, please submit a letter of commitment from up to two partner organization(s) detailing their commitment and contribution to the proposed project.

Optional Attachments

• One letter of support or endorsement
• Annual reports or strategic plans.