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Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved
El Vínculo Hispano, the Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County, delivered care packages to students in the Orgullo Latinx Pride Youth Program.
Our Mission
Women’s Theatre Festival “Occupy the Stage 2020,” a staged reading marathon of previously unproduced plays by marginalized genders.
Upcoming Events
The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation supports the arts and K-12 education in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties, as well as Duke University.
• 2021 Arts Grant Program: Application period: June 1-June 15, 2021 Pre-application conversations: May 1-May 31, 2021
Background
• 2022 K-12 Education Grant Program: Application period: March 1-March 15, 2022 Pre-application conversations: February 1-February 28, 2022
Mary Duke Biddle established the foundation in 1956, following the philanthropic example set by her family’s investments in Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and numerous other charitable organizations. Today, MDBF supports K-12 education nonprofits that promote student success and learning and offer high-quality arts instruction for underserved students. In addition, MDBF supports cultural organizations in recognition of the vital role of the arts in creating strong, vibrant communities. Duke University also receives support.
Brag Lines In 2021, MDBF anticipates awarding $800,000 in grants to support K-12 education, the arts, and COVID-19 relief. Go to mdbf.org for specific funding goals, eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and application guidelines. In 2020, the foundation responded to the COVID-19 crisis by awarding $225,000 to support K-12 students, artist relief funds and arts organizations, and community-based relief efforts, in addition to $575,000 in its regular grantmaking programs.
Get in Touch! 919-493-5591 info@mdbf.org mdbf.org
A Sampling of Recent Grants • Chatham Education Foundation, Pittsboro • El Vínculo Hispano/The Hispanic Liaison, Siler City • Student U, Durham • TheGifted Arts, Raleigh • Walltown Children’s Theatre, Durham • The ArtsCenter, Carrboro • Hayti Heritage Center, Durham • Hillsborough Arts Council, Hillsborough • NorthStar Church of the Arts, Durham • Women’s Theatre Festival, Raleigh