LTGTF Grants-In-Aid
Grants will be awarded based on their relevancy to the powers and duties outlined in NC General Statute § 20-7.6.
The purpose of the education and awareness activities on organ and tissue donation is to increase and/or improve organ, tissue and eye donation in North Carolina. The purpose of education and awareness on advance care planning is to encourage thoughtful end-of-life decisions including organ and tissue donation as a significant consideration in this process of advance care planning in North Carolina.
Grants will be considered for but are not limited to the following areas as they relate to the purposes stated above:
- Implementing general education and community outreach.
- Targeting education to multicultural populations.
- Supporting partnerships committed to organizational and community change.
- Collaborating between agencies and organizations that develop statewide initiatives for change.
- Networking with other foundations, trusts, and commissions to enhance the overall outcomes of this funding.
Eligibility
Grant Proposals will be accepted from North Carolina based non-profit organizations meeting the grant criteria and all provisions of North Carolina General Statute § 143-6.2.
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Types of eligible non-profit entities might include but are not limited to Organ Procurement Organizations, Tissue Banks, Eye Banks, Coalitions on Donation, Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Organizations, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Civic Organizations, Faith Communities, Museums and Libraries.
Grants-in-Aid Funds
It is expected that approximately $300,000 will be available each year for grant-in-aid awards. The Commission has the final decision on the amount of funds that will be awarded in each grant cycle.
Strict adherence to the current requirements is necessary for consideration.
Grant Submission Process
The process for applicants requesting grants-in-aid is done in three phases:
- Letter of Intent - LOI
All applicants will submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) as part of the initial review process. See Appendix A for details on the requirements for the LOI submission. All applicants will be notified of the results of the initial review.
- Full Application - FA
Applicants who pass the initial review process will be requested to submit a Full Application (FA). See Appendix B for details on the Full Application requirements.
The Full Application will be reviewed and grants-in-aid will be selected and awarded based on acceptable project criteria, merit, implementation capability, funding availability and expected outcomes impact on North Carolina. Final decisions on the grant awards will be made by the License to Give Trust Fund Commission.
All applicants submitting a Full Application will be notified of their approval or disapproval.
- Agreement and Release of Funds
Organizations awarded a grant-in-aid will be notified and appropriate documents sent for their signature. Grant-in-aid funds will be released once the documents are returned and are in order.
Grant Forms
- Appendix A - Letter of Intent
- Appendix B - Full Application
- Appendix C - Standard Cover Sheet
- Appendix D - Commitment Letter
- Appendix E- Grant Performance Evaluation Worksheet #7
Grant Cycle
There will be one grant award cycle per calendar year.
| Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| LOI Submission Received By | Dec. 15 |
| Notify to Submit Full Application | Feb. 15 |
| Full application due (1) | April 1 |
| Notify applicant by | June 1 |
| Release funds (2) | June 30 |
(1) - The approximate date is listed. The exact date will be included in the notification letter.
(2) - The release date is contingent upon satisfactory approval of the contract and any other requirements.
Mailing Address
License to Give Trust Fund Commission
Grant Applications
222 North Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601