 Watch this informational video to learn more about grant eligibility and our new online application or download the PDF for a hard copy. For GrantseekersWe focus our expertise and resources on vulnerable children, health care, higher education and rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina and South Carolina, balancing direct aid in the present with strategic investment for the future. Current Grants StatusThe Duke Endowment, like many philanthropic organizations has experienced a decline in assets due to the recent events in the financial markets. The downturn has impacted our ability to fund new grants. Until economic conditions become more favorable, grantmaking consideration will be limited. Please contact a Program Manager with questions. As we face these challenging times, we will continuously evaluate our ability to support new initiatives aimed at improving life in the Carolinas. Funding OpportunitiesFor those interested in applying for a grant, please review the information below. Grant Application Guidelines and ProcessDetermine your organization's eligibility Select 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina may be eligible for grants in one of our four program areas: The following are considered ineligible for funding:
Take our eligibility questionnaire to learn about your organization's qualifications.
Eligible organizations will be guided to the online application that best matches their program's objective. The Duke Endowment funds grants in three broad categories: Replicating Success, Strengthening Organizations and Advancing Innovation. Log in and apply online If you are a current grantee with a username and password, log in to our online grant application system to access your grant applications and reports. If not, begin with the eligibility questionnaire and you'll be directed to the appropriate application and guided with next steps. Every time you submit a new application, you must start with the eligibility questionnaire. Resources for Applying for GrantsApplication Process Overviews
Replicating Success Grant Application GuidelinesApplications for grants to replicate success must focus on accomplishing work through proven programs or effective practices. Proven ProgramsThe Duke Endowment defines "proven programs" as models or interventions that have at least two randomized control trials and have a sustained effect at least one year beyond the end of the treatment. Proven Programs Application Guidelines for all program areas (pdf) Effective PracticesThe Duke Endowment defines "effective practices" as programs that have less than two randomized control trials, but have documented information (such as pre-test data, post-test data, or comparison group data) suggesting the intervention will produce positive results.
Strengthening Organizations Grant Application GuidelinesApplications for grants to strengthen organizations must focus on building the infrastructure of effective organizations.
Advancing Innovations Grant Application GuidelinesApplications for grants to advance innovation must focus on programs that test innovative approaches designed to outperform existing models.
Additional Resources for Grantseekers
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2009 Annual Report
Looking forward – laying the groundwork for future generations. View the annual report.
Demonstrating Impact
Two children's advocacy center directors share their experiences of evaluation.
Futures "Yoked Together"
Northwest Crescent Center helps support youth and revitalize an underserved Greenville neighborhood.
Safe Hospitals
Duke Endowment trustee Dr. Jean G. Spaulding speaks about patient safety efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Speaking from Experience
Field education experience helps strengthen pastors like Rev. Laura Richardson.
