At this time, our online grant applications are not available.

In an effort to improve our processes and the online grant applications, we deactivate applications after each grant cycle deadline so we can make any necessary tweaks and adjustments. Please check back between mid-May and the first week of June for their availability. Please note, the changes we make to the applications are minor. PDFs of the applications are also available as a reference to assist in developing a new application.

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Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is restricted to making grants to charitable, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities for programs and projects that serve the people of North Carolina. No grants are made to individuals for any purpose. Out-of-state charitable organizations are eligible to apply for funds to support projects operating in North Carolina.

Click here for a complete list of the uses, programs, and types of organizations to which the Foundation (with rare exception) does not make grants.

Organizations and projects that are working to achieve the results sought within each of the Foundation’s focus areas and are consistent with the Foundation’s vision receive highest priority.

The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting:

1. Organizations, programs and projects that accomplish systemic reform, especially those that have multi-county or statewide impact.
2. Innovative, community-based projects within the Foundation’s focus areas, with an emphasis on reaching low-resource and/or rural regions in the state.

Click here to view and/or download PDFs of frequently asked questions for the following:

- Grant Eligibility

- Application Process

- Financial Information

- Technical Issues

Click here to view information about the Small Grants application process.

Click here to view frequently asked questions about the application process for the Strengthening Democracy portfolio.