NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Carolina Panthers Charities announced a grant program that will provide funding to assist high school athletic programs in North and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
The grant, formed with support from the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, will assist the athletic programs with repairing and replacing sports equipment, athletic infrastructure, and supplies that has been lost or damaged in the storm.
Carolina Panthers Charities said high school athletic programs can apply for grant funding that ranges from $5,000 - $25,000.
The funding decisions will be evaluated individually, with priority given to addressing the most critical needs.
"Hurricane Helene and its aftermath was devastating for communities across the region, with many high schools sustaining significant loss or damage to athletic equipment or facilities,” said Riley Fields, Carolina Panthers director of community relations.
“The Carolina Panthers have a longstanding history of supporting schools and student-athletes across the Carolinas and will continue to do so by helping fund critical repairs and equipment replacement for high school athletic programs.”
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association and the South Carolina High School League are distributing application forms to member schools with an application deadline of Nov. 1.
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