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Program Areas -
To advance our mission, the Charlotte Martin Foundation focuses grantmaking in two areas and in support of the following goals:
Youth: To ensure opportunities for all youth, particularly minorities, to develop their skills in education, creative and cultural expression and athletics in ways that ultimately promote their habits of lifelong learning and their ability to make strong and lasting contributions to their respective communities. Wildlife & Habitat: To protect and conserve vital ecosystems and their resident wildlife for the long-term with the aim of preserving biodiversity in the region
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YOUTH -
defined as ages six to eighteen.
Projects must focus on young people as the primary participants or beneficiaries. |
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Athletics |
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What We Believe |
 Athletics
include a wide range of individual and team sports, with an emphasis
on the value of sports for lifelong participation. School-sponsored intramural and after school
sports programs have been greatly reduced, and middle-school aged
youth have been most affected. After school athletics can be the
incentive that gets kids involved in programs that also have
educational and cultural components. Demand is increasing for
athletics programs and facilities in rural areas and inner cities. More girls are getting involved in
sports, requiring additional programs and space. Coaches are key to a
positive experience for young people, and good coaching requires
training.
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What We Support |
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Sports programs, facilities and equipment, for both boys and
girls, where youth populations are underserved.
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After school and off-hours sports programs making better use of
existing facilities.
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A focus on ages 8-15 with special emphasis in getting younger children introduced to the value of sports for lifelong participation.
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Culture |
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What We Believe |
Culture includes art, music, dance, literature, theater, ethnic and
regional heritage. Positive experiences in culture are essential in
educating the whole person and should be an integral part of the lives
of youth. Young people can use cultural experiences as creative
resources to build self-esteem, promote personal growth, and preserve
traditions. Arts and culture programs in the schools are being reduced
or eliminated, and many communities, both urban and rural, have
limited access to cultural resources.
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What We Support |
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 Active participation of young people in music, art, dance,
literature, especially projects where youth are engaged in the production of some art form or event.
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Projects that celebrate the heritage and cultural diversity of a
community.
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Education |
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What We Believe |
All young people should have the opportunity to fulfill their
potential. Education, in and out of school, happens best when youth direct their learning
and engage in compelling problem-solving and critical thinking.
Educators need support to play a vital role in assisting youth to
investigate their passions and explore new interests. Rural schools
often have less access to resources and curricula than urban
schools. Both public and private schools need support.
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What We Support |
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Programs that require the active engagement of
students in learning that has significance and meaning through
students’ eyes.
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Efforts in rural school districts, small schools, and public school districts doing innovative work.
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Student-directed or inquiry-based learning where students have a clear role in designing and evaluating projects and learning activities.
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Programs that promote skills for critical thinking, problem-solving and applied learning.
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WILDLIFE
AND HABITAT PRESERVATION |
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What We Believe |
 As
development pressures increase, the stewardship of vital ecosystems is
critical for protecting wildlife populations and habitat. The effort
must be based on solid conservation biology, recognizing the resilience,
complexity and interdependence of all life. Conservation of critical
habitat and species requires comprehensive strategies and
collaboration among partners working in the region, recognizing the
limitation of funds available. Stewardship is the shared
responsibility of empowered citizens, engaged scientists,
collaborating foundations, informed business and property owners, and
an accountable government. Healthy and diverse wildlife populations and habitat must be preserved
through sound government policies and a range of creative conservation approaches. The principle of
sustainability requires that environment, economics and equity are
considered together to protect the quality of life at every level.
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What We Support |
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Only those organizations whose missions are dedicated to preservation,
protection or perpetuation of wildlife and/or habitat are eligible to apply in this category.
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Projects that are part of an established or larger design addressing
ecosystem health.
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Engaging the public and stakeholders in projects that can demonstrate measurable improvements in conservation of habitat and wildlife.
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Protecting and preserving freshwater, marine and estuarine resources that support wildlife and habitat.
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