Empowering Youth and Young Adults: Nantahala Health Foundation Launches Competitive Grant Opportunity for Educational, Healthcare, and Workforce Programs”.

Nantahala Health Foundation is gearing up to launch its latest competitive grant opportunity on July 1, with a focus on educational, healthcare, and workforce programs that benefit youth and young adults aged 5 to 24. The foundation aims to invest in initiatives that will help these individuals succeed in various aspects of their lives.

The foundation recognizes the importance of a supportive community, healthy relationships, quality healthcare, and education opportunities for children and young adults to set them up for success. As they transition into adulthood, access to job opportunities that enable them to provide for themselves and their families becomes crucial.

Lori Bailey, Executive Director of NHF, highlighted the foundation’s commitment to enhancing health and well-being since 2019. This year, the foundation is directing its efforts towards children and young adults, aiming to create tangible and positive changes in their lives.

Over the past five years, the foundation has invested nearly $3.5 million in regional programs and has leveraged over $15 million for improved health outcomes. The upcoming grant cycle, starting on July 1, is projected to allocate up to $300,000 in additional grant funding to support the region. Grant award announcements are scheduled for December.

NHF is seeking public support to enhance its impact further. Fundraising efforts have commenced, aiming to raise $50,000 by the end of the year from individuals and business leaders who share the foundation’s goals of improving the lives of youth and young adults in the community. Interested parties can visit NantahalaHealthFoundation.org/grantmaking or call 828.634.1527 to register for the event.