The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation's mission is to support science, health, and education across the state of North Carolina. 

Grantmaking Overview

Ribbon of Hope Grants are one-year capacity-building grants of up to $50,000 focused on strengthening the internal capacity of organizations doing work that aligns with the Foundation’s intended impact and one or more strategic priorities. These grants offer support for defined organizational development efforts, including, but not limited to planning, systems, evaluation, and leadership development, rather than direct program delivery.

Program Grants are single-year or multi-year commitments across the state of North Carolina to organizations that demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s intended impact and one or more strategic priorities, as well as strong intended outcomes related to priority-level measures.

Discretionary Grants provide flexible funding for emerging opportunities and needs. These grants are invitation-only, to act on time-sensitive opportunities outside the core portfolio.

Application Deadlines

The Board meets three times a year to consider and award grants. All Traditional Grant Inquiries must be received by: 

• Jan 1

• April 1

• Oct 1