The Wesley Mancini Foundation’s mission is to provide funding for projects that promote the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals as full participants in the Charlotte, South Carolina, community; seek to eliminate censorship; and/or work to foster and support freedom of expression.

Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or an eligible fiscal sponsor. Projects must benefit residents of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, and must be project-specific. Grants are awarded to fund specific projects and are not awarded to cover general operating expenses.

Contact the foundation for complete program guidelines.

Contact:
Link to Complete RFP

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2009

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