The Shallow Ford Foundation is excited to offer two grant opportunities to help local nonprofits bring engaging, community-building programs to life.
Applications will open on September 9. Deadline to apply: October 9, 2025.
Purpose: The Shore Community Grant invests in nonprofit-led initiatives that create lasting impact in Yadkin County. Grants support programs or projects that address unmet community needs, strengthen organizational capacity, and foster a deeper sense of community. Proposals should outline a clear path to long-term sustainability by demonstrating how the initiative will attract or leverage additional resources over time. Funding is available for new efforts as well as the expansion or continuation of existing programs that have shown meaningful results. Collaborative proposals involving multiple nonprofit organizations are encouraged to maximize community impact.
Grant amount: Up to $12,000
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or governmental agencies) — not individuals
Service area: Yadkin County
Focus areas: animal welfare, arts and culture (that contribute to a vibrant community), community development and engagement, economic security and opportunities, health and wellness, human services and basic needs, sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship, workforce development and entrepreneurial cultivation
This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend.
View full eligibility requirements
Purpose: The Lewisville-Clemmons Community Grant invests in nonprofit-led initiatives that create lasting impact in Lewisville and Clemmons. Grants support programs or projects that address unmet community needs, strengthen organizational capacity, and foster a deeper sense of community. Proposals should outline a clear path to long-term sustainability by demonstrating how the initiative will attract or leverage additional resources over time. Funding is available for new efforts as well as the expansion or continuation of existing programs that have shown meaningful results. Collaborative proposals involving multiple nonprofit organizations are encouraged to maximize community impact. Priority is given to proposals that support seniors and address unmet needs of children within the Lewisville-Clemmons community.
Grant amount: Up to $7,500
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) or governmental agencies) — not individuals
Service area: Lewisville and/or Clemmons
Preferred programs: Senior support, unmet needs of children
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- Applications open: September 9, 2025
- Application deadline: October 9, 2025
fundraising events, sponsorships, memberships, advertising or promotional products, capital campaigns, endowment, or annual campaigns, activities that do not demonstrate measurable, sustainable outcomes, clubs, sports teams, student travel, or other services limited to a select membership, cemeteries, political or lobbying activities prohibited by the IRS, organizations that grant out funds to other non-profits, public agencies for mandated or otherwise government-funded services Individual grants or awards
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Contact the Shallow Ford Foundation’s Program Officer to discuss your idea:
greg@shallowfordfoundation.org
