North Carolina The Duke Endowment – Child & Family Well-Being Grants

💡 Apply for large-scale funding to implement or expand proven early childhood programs in North Carolina or South Carolina!

If your organization is committed to improving the lives of young children and families, the Duke Endowment offers powerful grant opportunities through its Child & Family Well-Being program. Based in Charlotte, NC, the Endowment funds evidence-based initiatives that support children from prenatal stages to age 8—helping communities intervene early and build brighter futures.

What Is the Duke Endowment Grant?

The #DukeEndowment is a private foundation that awards substantial grants to public and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina. Their #ChildAndFamilyWellBeing program aims to reduce barriers and improve systems that support child development, especially during the critical early years.

🎯 Key Focus Areas:

• Implementation of Proven Programs: Funding to adopt, expand, and sustain evidence-based or evidence-informed child development interventions.
• Innovation and Advocacy: Support for organizations that are creating new solutions or leading policy and systems change to promote family well-being.
• Zero to Eight Focus: A strong commitment to early childhood, emphasizing prevention and early intervention from prenatal to age 8.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

✔️ Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
✔️ Public or private child- and family-serving agencies
✔️ County or state government agencies
✔️ Organizations operating in North Carolina or South Carolina

📌 Applicants must be willing to use a structured implementation framework to scale or sustain their programs.

How to Apply

📝 Step 1: Submit a Pre-Application
Use the Duke Endowment Pre-Application Portal to check eligibility and ensure alignment with current priorities.

📬 Step 2: Wait for Invitation
Within 30 days, you’ll receive a response either inviting you to submit a full proposal or informing you that your project does not align with current goals.

🗓️ Deadlines:

• June 15 (Pre-application portal opens early May)
• December 15 (Portal opens early November)

📚 Trainings & Resources to Strengthen Your Proposal

Boost your grant readiness and demonstrate your commitment to child development with professional development tools from ChildCareEd.com:

📌 Recommended Trainings:

• Opportunity for Growth: Emotional Development

📖 Helpful Articles:

• Teaching with Purpose: How to Tailor Your Teaching to Meet the Developmental Needs of Young Children

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🌟 Drive Meaningful Change with the Duke Endowment

With the right funding and support, your organization can lead the way in advancing child and family well-being. Apply to the Duke Endowment and bring high-impact programs to the communities that need them most.