The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of North Carolina’s residents by supporting innovative programs in science, health, and education. As an independent self-funding nonprofit, it aims to meet the educational and health needs of current and future generations. Since its establishment in 1986, it has focused on advancing these areas within the state, inspired by the vision of its founder, Joseph J. Ruvane, Jr., and governed by a mix of community leaders and corporate executives.
The grant program offered by the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation aims to address the educational and health needs of present and future societies. Offering grants of $25,000 and above, the foundation focuses primarily on providing seed funding for new and valuable educational projects, although it remains open to supporting ongoing initiatives as well. Proposals can be submitted for one to five years of funding, indicating a willingness to support both short-term and more extended projects. While generally aiming to fund programs with the potential to impact beyond limited geographical regions, the foundation may consider programs that benefit a specific community but have the potential to be scaled up or serve as a pilot for broader application.