NONPROFIT GRANTS
Honoring our ancestors’ dedication to charitable giving.
The Dover Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that have the potential to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the well-being of Cleveland County residents. Carefully allocated resources are used to facilitate programs and projects that will enhance the quality of life for individuals and families across the county.
GRANTS AT-A-GLANCE
Geographic Priority
The Dover Foundation gives highest priority to nonprofit organizations in Cleveland County. Organizations located outside of Cleveland County are considered only if the proposed grant specifically benefits Cleveland County residents.
Areas of Focus
Grants are given to charitable organizations who work in one of the three areas in the Dover Foundation’s mission – faith-based initiatives, education, and human services.
Grant Cycles
The Dover Foundation awards grants four times a year.
Application Deadlines
January 1 • April 1 • July 1 • October 1
Tax exempt organizations may submit one request per calendar year using the online application process.
We will not:
- Make grants or loans to individuals or loans to charitable organizations.
- Respond to mass mailings.
- Purchase advertising.
- Donate to political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns.
- Purchase dinner, gala, or raffle tickets.
- Award college scholarships (outside Dover Foundation’s scholarship program).
- Support churches outside Cleveland County.
- Fund church trips outside Cleveland County.
- Provide funds to organizations that use their tax exempt status to make those funds available to non-eligible organizations.
READY TO APPLY?
Grant Application Portal
You will be redirected to our Grant Application Portal where you will set up an account (if not already set up) and complete the required information. We review and award grants four times throughout the year.
WHO WE'RE SUPPORTING
2024 Grant Recipients & Total
- Gardner-Webb University
- Communities in Schools
- Cleveland County Arts Council
- Crest Middle School
- Cleveland County Schools Education Foundation
- North Carolina Symphony
- Jamerson Technology Electrical Training Center
- Burns Middle School
- Turning Point Academy
- Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
- Community Math Academy
- Shelby High School
- North Elementary School
- Junior Charity League of Shelby, NC
- Broad River Community Market
- Paul & Marion Ramseur Foundation
- Crossroads Rescue Mission
- Cleveland Community Cares
- Washington Outreach Ministry
- Hospitality House of Charlotte
- Cleveland County Business Development Center
- Children's Homes of Cleveland County
- Cleveland County Family YMCA
- Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association
- Foothills Farmers Market, Inc.
- Cleveland County Rescue Mission
- The Salvation Army
- NCBM Shelby Mission Camp
- United Way of Cleveland County
- Feeding Kids Cleveland County
- Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland County
- Mental Health Association of Cleveland County
- Cleveland Vocational Industries
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland County
- A New Beginning of Life Outreach Ministry
- Ronald McDonald House Charlotte, NC
- Community Foundation of Western NC
- Poplar Springs Baptist Church
- Dover Baptist Church
- Sandy Run Baptist Church
- Polkville Baptist Church
- Walls Memorial Baptist Church
- Patterson Springs Baptist Church
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- Young Life of Cleveland County
- Christ Covenant Ministries
- Boy Scouts of America
Including Scholarships to:
- Appalachian State University
- Wake Forest University
- Duke University
- Anderson University
- Gardner-Webb University
- UNC Chapel Hill
- NC State University
2023 Grant Recipients & Total
- North Carolina Symphony
- Cleveland County Arts Council
- Crest Middle School
- Paul & Marion Ramseur Foundation
- Communities in School
- Cleveland Co. School Education Foundation
- Earl Scruggs Center
- Marching Chargers Association
- Community Math Academy
- Shelby High School
- Turning Point Academy
- Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
- Cleveland County Schools
- Feeding Kids Cleveland County
- Hospitality House of Charlotte
- Cleveland Co. Business Development Center
- Crossroads Rescue Mission
- Cleveland Co. Rescue Mission
- Washington Outreach Ministry
- Children’s Homes of Cleveland County
- Special Olympics of Cleveland County
- NCBM Shelby Mission Camp
- NC School for the Deaf Foundation
- SECU Family House Winston-Salem NC
- Foothills Quilters Guild
- Cleveland Community Cares
- The Salvation Army
- Cleveland Vocational Industries
- Mental Health Association of Cleveland Co
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland Co.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Cleveland County Family YMCA
- Ross Grove Baptist Church
- Union Baptist Church
- Changers Community Development Corp
- Boy Scouts of America
- Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association
- Poplar Springs Baptist Church
- Calvary Baptist Church
- Central United Methodist Church
- Polkville United Methodist Church
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- Double Shoals Baptist Church
- Kings Mountain Baptist Church
- Cleveland County Young Life
- New Hope Baptist Church
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Lafayette Street Church
Including Scholarships to:
- The University of Tennessee
- Gardner-Webb University
- NC State University
- Western Carolina University
- UNC Chapel Hill
We rise by lifting others. - Robert Ingersoll
