earn - economic opportunity

housing

education

economic
opportunity

health &
wellness

We believe the ability to earn an income which can sufficiently support a family is at the foundation of sustaining a healthy life. We believe economic opportunity is a powerful tool to overcome poverty and to improve all social determinants of health. Dogwood Health Trust’s Economic Opportunity portfolio aims to equitably support every Western North Carolinian in their efforts to earn a wage that will allow them to support themselves and their family, regardless of status, gender or ethnicity.

Funding Priorities
At-a-Glance

Want to know more? Find out more about Economic Opportunity funding opportunities.

Take a minute to read a message from Sarah Thompson, Vice President – Economic Opportunity, to find out what we are focusing on in 2024.

funding opportunity:
Digital Opportunities Initiative

Addressing the digital divide in Western North Carolina, this initiative is designed to make inclusion in the digital world easier and more relevant for individuals and families across the Qualla Boundary and Dogwood’s 18-county service region.

Our request for proposals (RFP) for the Digital Opportunities Initiative has now closed. Award notifications will be announced in October. Thanks to all those who applied.