June 10, 2026

2026 Community Grants Cycle Is Open!

Gaston Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle is open June 1–June 30. Gaston County nonprofits are invited to submit needs and project ideas for program and organizational support, with awards guided by a careful review process.
March 9, 2026

A Look Back on a Surprisingly Strong 2025

President Richard Rankin shares why year-end results outperformed expectations—driven by late-year giving, strong grantmaking, and asset growth—and outlines next steps as the Foundation begins a new year of planning, investment review, and fund development.
February 3, 2026

Teens Changing Gaston County Grant Recipients 2026

At their January meeting, the TCGC Board voted to distribute nearly $5,000 from the TCGC endowment to support eight student-led projects with local nonprofit partners—strengthening services, expanding access, and meeting real community needs.
December 26, 2025

Teens Changing Gaston County Grant Cycle Is LIVE

The TCGC grant cycle is open now. Gaston County students in grades 9–12 can apply for up to $1,000 to fund a project that supports a local nonprofit. Online applications are due by January 4, 2026.