Explore Funds

Enables Gillings to use its expertise and resources to help North Carolina communities confront emerging public health challenges and drive innovative, sustainable solutions.

Provides support for APPLES Service-Learning, which is celebrating a legacy of 35 years as a student-led program that connects academic learning and public service. APPLES engages students, faculty and community in sustained and mutually beneficial partnerships for transformational educational experiences for students and for positive outcomes in communities.

Provides support for a 12-month Local Government Law Fellowship at the School of Government that prepares newly graduated attorneys for careers in local government law, with an emphasis on serving North Carolina counties and municipalities.

Supports cross-sector partnerships that bring communities together to address North Carolina’s most pressing challenges.

Provides support for the Carolina Center for Public Service to make it possible for Carolina to fulfill its mission of respectful, engaged public service that is responsive and contributes to the common good across North Carolina and beyond.

Provides support for recent Carolina graduates to directly serve underrepresented high school students and provide them with college access support.

Provides support for Carolina Community Academy (CCA), an innovative school serving K-2 students based in Roxboro, N.C. Committed to evidence-based practices, social-emotional learning, and robust wraparound services, Carolina Community Academy seeks to support all students and their families by connecting them to resources on campus and within the community.

Provides support for the Externship Program, connecting Carolina Law students with mentored, hands‑on legal experience alongside judges and practicing attorneys.

Provides support for undergraduate students to expand their understanding of service, connect academic and community-based experiences and build their capacity to have a positive impact through service. Scholars complete rigorous program components and create a portfolio reflecting their individual scholarship and world experiences.

Provides support for student learning and professional leadership in banking and finance law through research, teaching, and industry‑focused programs at UNC School of Law.