NC State Foundation

Apr 1, 2024

Bringing Extraordinary Ideas to Life

Each year, the NC State University Foundation invites grant proposals in order to provide seed-funding for new and innovative programs or initiatives that enhance the quality of the undergraduate and graduate experience at NC State. Learn more about this invaluable process and then enter your proposal for consideration. 

Dec 12, 2023

NC State University Foundation Presents 2023 Godwin, Menscer Honors

The NC State University Foundation’s annual awards ceremony and dinner took place Dec. 7 at the City Club in downtown Raleigh. This year, the foundation presented Trent Ragland with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and Dellaine Risley with the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup. 

Dec 11, 2023

Chuck Flink Recognized as One of ASLA’s 2023 Awardees With LaGasse Medal

Charles A. “Chuck” Flink, FASLA, of Greenways Incorporated was recently named one of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2023 Honors Recipients. Flink is a committed NC State alumnus, donor and volunteer, including his current service on the NC State University Foundation Board. 

Apr 25, 2023

North Carolina State University Foundation, Inc., Accepting 2023 Grant Proposals

The North Carolina State University Foundation is currently accepting proposal submissions for its annual grant program, which provides seed-funding for new and innovative programs or initiatives that enhance the quality of the undergraduate and graduate experience at NC State. Grant requests of up to $25,000 are allowed, so be sure to submit your proposal before this year’s deadline of May 5. 

Nov 14, 2022

A Mission to Educate, With Support From the Foundation Board

The College of Education’s new Mission Makers Program, designed to help first-year students understand the history surrounding access to and relationships with K-12 education across diverse North Carolina locations, is one of nearly a dozen initiatives across the university supported by a grant from the NC State University Foundation Board in 2022. 

Oct 31, 2022

History and Augmented Reality Meet to Uplift a Black Icon From North Carolina

Thanks to a grant from the NC State Foundation, students and faculty in the College of Design are honoring legendary Negro League Baseball player Buck Leonard in an extraordinary new way. 

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas E. Cabaniss ’72 Receives 2021 Menscer Cup Award

Tom’s longstanding commitment to his alma mater made him the perfect choice for one of NC State’s highest philanthropic honors. 

Aug 23, 2021

Foundation Funding Helps WKNC 88.1 Keep On Keeping On

A grant from the NC State University Foundation is enabling the Pack’s student-run radio station to repair and repaint its transmission tower. Listeners on campus and far beyond will benefit as a result. 

Aug 25, 2020

Wolfpack Pick Up Program Changes Gears for 2020

Supported in part by North State Bank and the NC State University Foundation, the Wolfpack Pick Up Program helps students, faculty and staff with disabilities or injuries get around campus, with additional precautions to protect the Pack against COVID-19 this year. 

Nov 5, 2019

Partnering to Combat Student Housing Insecurity

Grants from the NC State University Foundation are supporting development of a Host Homes Program, which will match students facing homelessness or housing insecurity with members of the community willing to open their homes. At the same time, an interdisciplinary partnership with Professor Tom Barrie in the College of Design is exploring what it might look like to provide housing on or near campus.