Grants for GED Preparation Programs in North Carolina

Golden LEAF Foundation Open Grants

• The Golden LEAF Foundation focuses on rural and tobacco-growing communities. The foundation's Open Grants program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for work in agriculture, work force development and job creation and retention. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before submitting a full proposal. The foundation provides the letter of inquiry form on its website and accepts letters year-round. It invites organizations to submit full proposals.

  Golden LEAF Foundation

  301 N. Winstead Ave.

  Rocky Mount, NC 27804

  252-442-7474

  goldenleaf.org

Grants Serving Young Adult Offenders and High School Dropouts

• The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor provides this grant for programs that work with people ages 18 to 24 in high-poverty and high-crime areas. Program activities must prepare youths for employment. Eligible applicants include national and regional organizations with demonstrated relevant experience. Grantee organizations serve as intermediaries and award subgrants to local groups to provide services in at least five areas across two states.

  The grants fund projects for up to 30 months. Projects must include six required components, including employment, training and education strategies. The Labor Department made funds available for two $10 million grants in 2010. Applicants may mail their applications or apply online. The application deadline is in May.

  U.S. Department of Labor

  Employment and Training Administration

  Division of Federal Assistance, Grant Officer

  Reference SGA/DFA PY 09-05

  200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room N4716

  Washington, DC 20210

  202-693--3820

  doleta.gov

RGK Foundation Education Grants

• The RGK Foundation provides grants to support literacy projects, higher education and K-12 education. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including hospitals, government agencies and educational institutions. Applicants must submit an electronic letter of inquiry, found on the foundation website, before submitting a full proposal. The foundation invites organizations to submit full proposals. It accepts letters of inquiry year-round. The board meets five times each year to review submissions.

  RGK Foundation

  1301 W. 25th St., Suite 300

  Austin, TX 78705-4236

  512-474-9298

  rgkfoundation.org