Cultivating Community: Grants for Health, Education & Human Services in North Carolina (USA)
GrantID: 74430
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $2,550
Summary
This grant program supports community-focused projects. Annual awards typically range between $500 and $2,500 per project, with the total fund pool hovering around $15,000 each year. Eligible recipients include nonprofit organizations, local governments (like public schools and emergency services), and faith-based groups conducting social outreach.
Funds are designed to meet a broad spectrum of local needs—covering areas such as education, youth development, human services, health, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, arts, and recreation. Applicants must serve the residents of Macon County, adhere to non-discrimination standards, and may apply directly or through a fiscal sponsor.
Grant dollars are flexible, intended to support specific community projects rather than capital construction or out-of-state travel (nccommunityfoundation.org). In recent rounds, grants have helped fund things like mental health services, hunger relief, educational programming, and infrastructure needs (for instance, installing community safety equipment and improving animal shelter facilities) .
This grant opportunity is ideal for local nonprofits, government entities, or outreach-focused faith groups in Macon County that need modest financial support for targeted projects benefiting the community. The program emphasizes equitable access, local leadership, and broad community impact through small-scale, meaningful investments.
If you are located in North Carolina and working in the area of Community Development & Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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