Funding innovative educational projects and professional development for teachers is the Foundation’s mission. We welcome your partnership in supporting more opportunities for NC educators and students.
A Note from the Foundation Grants Committee Chair
If you are considering submitting an application for a NCDKG Educational Foundation Grant or Endowment Grant in the coming year, please follow these guidelines:
All files need to be written in MS Word or pdf format.
Files need to be placed within the application -- making ONE file. These items include: 1. Application, with all boxes checked on the application, 2. Letter of recommendation, 3. Your Budget, 4. Your plan to evaluate your success, and most importantly, 5. Your signature. It is preferred to have ONE file, not attachments.
Due to the quick turnaround of applications, incomplete forms cannot be considered. The Grants Committee Chair will text acknowledgement of her receipt of your grant application, on or before these dates, Fall: September 30, 2026, or Spring: January 31, 2027.
Please send your application to both of these addresses: Ed Foundation Grants Chair, Vicky Rogers, [email protected] AND [email protected].
If you are considering submitting an application for a NCDKG Educational Foundation Grant or Endowment Grant in the coming year, please follow these guidelines:
All files need to be written in MS Word or pdf format.
Files need to be placed within the application -- making ONE file. These items include: 1. Application, with all boxes checked on the application, 2. Letter of recommendation, 3. Your Budget, 4. Your plan to evaluate your success, and most importantly, 5. Your signature. It is preferred to have ONE file, not attachments.
Due to the quick turnaround of applications, incomplete forms cannot be considered. The Grants Committee Chair will text acknowledgement of her receipt of your grant application, on or before these dates, Fall: September 30, 2026, or Spring: January 31, 2027.
Please send your application to both of these addresses: Ed Foundation Grants Chair, Vicky Rogers, [email protected] AND [email protected].
Grants Available Fall Cycle 2026
- Continuing Education for Professional/Personal Growth Educators Statewide
- Learning/Literacy Project Grant Educators, statewide
- Dr. Judith B. Carlson Endowment Grant Educators statewide supporting enrichment activities, travel, fieldtrips, outdoor education, and other experiential learning
- Margaret Church Endowment Grant Grades 4-12 educators statewide supporting leadership development
- Patricia Elaine Clark Endowment NEW! Educators statewide with a preference to math teachers in grades 9-12
- McCall Gifted Education or Fine Arts Grant Educators statewide
- Phyllis Frye Copeland Endowment Active educators in Catawba County for non-consumable materials for hands-on learning experiences
- The Betsy and Fred Cranford Endowment, Burke or Caldwell counties
Tee it Up For Teachers -
It’s time to Tee It Up for Teachers! The 2026 North Carolina DKG Educational Foundation charity golf tournament is Saturday, October 10 at Colonial Country Club, 7047 Colonial Club Drive, Thomasville. All proceeds go to the Foundation’s grants program. These grants provide funding for educational projects and professional development opportunities impacting students and teachers across North Carolina. You don’t have to be a golfer to participate in this event. Generous sponsors like you made it possible for the Foundation to offer 25 new grants this year. Sponsors do make a difference! Select your preferred level of sponsorship and show your support for NC students and educators! The registration form is now available! |
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Foundation FUNdraising
The NCDKGEF LEGACY COMMITTEE cordially invites individuals and chapter members to participate in our GIVE WITH YOUR HEART initiative. This means that the gift of $1.00/day or $365 for a year will help to sustain the ongoing work of the Foundation, supporting our Learning/Literacy and Continuing Education grants for NC educators. This may be a renewable gift each year.
This relatively new initiative has had a very successful beginning and it is one that each of us can do easily if we will willingly commit to just $1.00 a day! Please consider engaging with us, helping to build a secure base for lasting financial support. This will assure a strong, and vital Foundation, well-rooted for a dynamic future.
MAKE A COMMITMENT! We invite your participation. Fill out the form to either donate online or mail in your donation. Please ask questions or be free to show your interest: Contact Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon at [email protected]
This relatively new initiative has had a very successful beginning and it is one that each of us can do easily if we will willingly commit to just $1.00 a day! Please consider engaging with us, helping to build a secure base for lasting financial support. This will assure a strong, and vital Foundation, well-rooted for a dynamic future.
MAKE A COMMITMENT! We invite your participation. Fill out the form to either donate online or mail in your donation. Please ask questions or be free to show your interest: Contact Dr. Barbara Perry-Sheldon at [email protected]
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