AI Summary
The McDowell County Fire Commission is a 501(c)3 organization focused on grantmaking within McDowell County. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the McDowell County Fire Commission can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FACILITATE THE ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THE CITIZENS OF MCDOWELL BY ENSURING THAT ALL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE ORGANIZED AND MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RATING SYSTEM
Cause Areas
1
Fire prevention and control
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OLD FORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC
Old Fort, NC
$80.9K
9%
GLENWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Marion, NC
$63.4K
7%
P G VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC
Marion, NC
$63.4K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$28.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$28.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION?
No. MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
What size are MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION fund recently?
In 2025, MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include OLD FORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC, GLENWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, and P G VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION?
MCDOWELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.