Dogwood’s purpose is to dramatically improve the health and wellbeing of all people and communities in the 18 counties and Qualla Boundary of Western North Carolina. While we fund projects and collaborations that focus on community equity and increase access to housing, education, economic opportunity and health & wellness, we also know that realizing our purpose requires examining the underlying causes of disparate health outcomes in our region. Such examination often reveals public policies that do not serve the people of Western North Carolina who are experiencing the most challenges to improving their health and wellbeing.
Like other foundations, Dogwood’s policy and advocacy work will utilize various strategies, one of which is grantmaking to statewide and local advocacy organizations. We fund policy education, organizing, communications, convening, coalition building, and data collection, analysis and research.
We support organizations that are engaged in advocacy to advance public policy in Western North Carolina and on behalf of Western North Carolinians. We are open to receiving funding requests from organizations that:
As a private foundation, Dogwood is not permitted to fund lobbying activities.
For more information contact Director of Public Policy Emily Quinlan at [email protected].
Submissions are being accepted April 1 – April 26 (5 p.m. EST). Award notifications will be made by July, 2024, with funds being distributed in September, 2024. Organizations that wish to learn more or apply can watch the recording of the virtual information session webinar held on March 25, 2024. Interested parties may also contact Emily Quinlan at [email protected] with questions
Address:
890 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Mailing:
890 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
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Support programs and networks that reduce deaths, treat addiction, and prevent first use
Help reduce disparities based on race, location, education and income factors
Invest in integrated heath care with seamless connections to supportive services
Support communities that promote healthy living and resiliency and help mitigate the impact of trauma, isolation and stress on individuals and families, especially those experiencing poverty
Support a well-funded, sustainable, competitive entrepreneur and small business ecosystem throughout the region
Help build a regional economic ecosystem that supports increased creation/retention of jobs and business ownership
Help build a skilled workforce with the knowledge and technical abilities to excel in a wide range of industry employment opportunities that provide a competitive, sustainable wage
Source, analyze and share a comprehensive, county-by-county data set that paints a full picture of work readiness, economic development and entrepreneurial needs and opportunities specific to Western North Carolina
Work in tandem with Economic Opportunity Strategic Priority to invest in career readiness at the community college and university levels
Support K-12 learning experiences with the resources and sustainability to provide an excellent academic and social-emotional education, so that all students graduate ready for college or career
Invest in an improved early childhood education ecosystem with the resources and sustainability to provide developmentally appropriate, affordable and accessible education and care to support ages birth to five, so that all children in WNC enter kindergarten ready to learn
Source, analyze and share a comprehensive set of publicly available data that provides a regularly updated, county-by-county picture of access, workforce and student outcomes in early childhood education and K-12 education specific to Western North Carolina
Loans, guarantees, and other financial tools to leverage funding opportunities
Increase affordable housing for lowest-income individuals and families
Support age-appropriate resources in affordable and workforce units, rental and owned
Invest in housing with sustainable supports for physical and mental health and wellbeing
Support healthy and safe revitalizations that work against displacement and gentrification, preserve home ownership and create generational wealth.