Community Impact Grants Program in North Carolina in North Carolina (USA)
GrantID: 74287
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This grant program offers flexible funding—up to $25,000 per award—to support nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include registered nonprofits (usually IRS‑recognized 501(c)(3) entities). The focus is on groups addressing broadly defined areas, such as enhancing community health and wellness, fostering cultural enrichment, or improving economic mobility for residents.
Typical award amounts range from a few thousand dollars to the maximum cap of $25,000, with many grants averaging $3,000–$10,000. The intent is to provide one‑time or short‑term support for programs that demonstrate measurable impact in key areas. Examples include funding vital health services, supporting arts and cultural programming accessible to diverse populations, and advancing initiatives that build financial stability and opportunity for underserved groups.
The funding is ideal for nonprofits seeking general operating support or program‑specific grants that align with long‑term, scalable strategies. Organizations with smaller operating budgets—often under $250,000 annually—may receive priority consideration. Applicants cannot be public schools or government agencies, and individuals are not eligible. However, grassroots community associations and collaborative neighborhood efforts may qualify when partnering with a nonprofit sponsor.
The overarching goal is to catalyze positive change through strategic investment. The grants aim not only to sustain current work but to strengthen organizational capacity to expand reach and deepen impact. For example, funds could help a clinic offer expanded outreach services, enable a cultural group to host inclusive events, or allow a workforce initiative to scale job‑training programs.
In short, this opportunity invites nonprofits in the region to apply for modest yet meaningful funding—up to $25,000—that supports well‑defined projects in health, culture, or economic empowerment. The program places special emphasis on initiatives with clear, long‑term outcomes, prioritizing community equity and scalable impact.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in North Carolina that are actively involved in Arts, Culture, History & Humanities. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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