Dogwood Health Trust awards grants to agencies in WNC
Dogwood Health Trust has awarded more than $3.7 million to a diverse range of 259 non-profit and government agencies from every county, including McDowell, and the Qualla Boundary in western North Carolina through its Immediate Opportunities and Needs (ION) grant program.
Of the 492 applicants, 53% were awarded a grant, with the average award amount totaling $14,600. Of those funded, 34% of requests will advance equity or reduce disparities.
