Grants
Grants
Strengthening Our Community's Health
Health is shaped by more than medical care. Access to nutritious food, education, stable housing and timely medical care all play a role in a community's overall well-being. In fiscal year 2026, the CaroMont Health Foundation awarded more than $1.1 million to organizations and programs addressing these needs. Grants are awarded through an annual cycle aligned with CaroMont Health's strategic priorities and the Social Determinants of Health, supporting work that addresses the root causes of health disparities in our region.
Application Details
Community Grants
Grants from the CaroMont Health Foundation are funded through employee and community contributions and support non-profits improving the health and well-being of the community. Review the details below before applying.
Application
The fiscal year 2027 (FY27) application window is now closed. The next grants cycle, fiscal year 2028 (FY28), will open in February 2027.
Requirements
- Grants will only be awarded to organizations or programs operating in Gaston County or primarily for the benefit of Gaston County
- Eligible organizations must hold 501(c)(3) status
Funding Guidelines
Available for:
- Materials and equipment (excluding promotional items)
- Healthcare-related medications and services
- Health promotion and disease prevention projects
Not available for:
- Capital campaigns
- Events (may be sponsored through Public Affairs at sponsorships@caromonthealth.org)
- Staff salaries
- Rent or mortgage for program or project spaces
- Multi-year projects
Criteria
- Projects must support one or more of the Foundation's four focus areas within the Social Determinants of Health: Access to Care, Education, Family Support or Quality of Care
- Proposals must directly support CaroMont Health's mission to provide compassionate, exceptional and highly reliable care
- Measurable outcomes and reporting methods must be identified
Evaluation & Timeline
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Grants Advisory Board
- Awards are announced in June
- Funds are disbursed for one-year grants after July 10
- New applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a meeting with Foundation staff before submitting an application
FY2026
Grant Partners
Each year, the CaroMont Health Foundation partners with local organizations to fund programs that address the Social Determinants of Health across our community.
- BackPack Weekend Food Program
- Belmont Abbey College
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston
- Cancer Services of Gaston County
- CaroMont Health Birthplace
- CaroMont Health Cancer Center
- CaroMont Health Cardiac Intermediate Care
- CaroMont Health Cardiac Rehab
- CaroMont Health Case Management
- CaroMont Health Emergency Department
- CaroMont Health Imaging & Kintegra Services
- CaroMont Health Nursing Services
- CaroMont Health Sports Medicine Outreach
- CaroMont Health Workforce Transition
- Carolina Caring Foundation
- Dream Center Academy
- Gaston College Foundation
- Heart Society of Gaston County
- Holy Angels Children's Campus
- Kintegra Health
2026 Grants
Grant Recipients
Dollars Awarded
Benefits this Community