Charitable Contributions 

The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated annually grants charitable contributions to local non-profits which are aligned with one of our organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrusts:

    • Economic Development
    • Educational Development
  • International Awareness and Involvement
  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Political Awareness and Involvement

For fiscal year 2026, the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter (DSTCLT) will accept applications and funding request from organizations focused on one of two areas:

(1) Promoting Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls
(2) Supporting Overall Physical and Mental Health of Women and Girls

The objective is to award one grant in each of the two (s) focus areas up to $10,000.

The application process is now OPEN.

All applications are to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2026, using the online application provided in the link below. Hard copy applications or documents will not be accepted.

Click here for the online application: https://form.jotform.com/253643094153153

 The Charitable Contributions Committee hosted a webinar on
January 8, 2026, 7:30 p.m.,
to provide an overview of the application process and address any questions.

Click here to watch the replay of the webinar 

Click here to view the webinar presentation (PDF)

DSTCLT evaluates all requests utilizing the following criteria:

  • The organization must be organized and operated exclusively for purposes set forth in Internal Revenue
    Code section 501(c)(3)
  • Applications must include a copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter verifying non-profit-status
  • The organization must be located in Mecklenburg County
  • The application must clearly state the purpose for which funds are requested
  • The program must articulate the willingness and ability to measure progress/results
     

Thank you for your interest in our Charitable Contributions Program. Together we will make a difference!

Previous recipients include:

  • A Child’s Place
  • Aviation Camp of Carolina
  • Beauty for Ashes Ministry, Inc.
  • Big Brother Big Sister of Greater Charlotte
  • Carolina Total Care
  • Connection the Gap
  • Council for Children’s Rights
  • Crisis Assistance Ministry
  • Florence Crittenton Services of North Carolina
  • Eustress
  • Fearless Brown Girls
  • Generation Nation
  • Girl Flow, Inc.
  • Girl Majic
  • Grier Heights Community Improvement
  • Healing Vine Harbor
  • Hope House Foundation
  • Hope Vibes
  • Hoop4 Change Foundation
  • Johnson C. Smith University
  • Loving Luggage Project
  • Matthews Help Center
  • Project Outpour
  • Queens City Dolphins Swim Team
  • Sisters Healing & Evolving
  • Smart Start
  • The Relatives
  • United Negro College Fund

 Please email charitablecontributions@charlottedst.org if you have any questions or need additional information.

All communication must be directed to the Charitable Committee. Any organization attempting to circumvent this communication channel to influence the selection process may be disqualified from consideration.