Funds
Botanical Garden Foundation
Provides support for the greatest operational needs.
Center for Public Engagement with Science
Supports a network of field sites through semester-long, immersive experiences in North Carolina and abroad where students live and learn in diverse ecosystems — from mountains to coasts to urban environments while advancing education, research, and community engagement.
Designated Garden Improvements
Provides support for the North Carolina Botanical Garden to meet capital project needs or groundbreaking initiatives to better serve the citizens of North Carolina.
Eric and Laura Montross Fund
Provides support for the Department of Pediatrics at UNC Children's Hospital.
Graduate Medical Education Excellence Fund
Provides support for UNC Health Residents and Fellows for educational enrichment, research, professional travel, and emergency funding.
IE Director's Fund
Supports the director in expanding strategic partnerships with academic collaborators, advancing innovative research and educational initiatives, and fostering meaningful engagement with local stakeholders on critical environmental challenges.
Institute for the Environment - Greatest Needs
This fund provides the UNC Institute for the Environment with the flexibility to deploy resources where they are most needed to support core programs, advance emerging research, and respond to urgent environmental challenges.
Master Plan-Herbarium
Provides capital support for the UNC Herbarium.
Medical Discovery Research Fund
Provides support for research at the earliest stages—before grant money can be applied for. Private support ensures that today’s promising ideas have a chance to become tomorrow’s breakthroughs!
School of Medicine Alumni Loyalty Fund
Provides support for student scholarships, faculty and educational enrichment. This fund is replacing Medical Alumni Loyalty Fund.