Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Grant

The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation (CDCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), was established in 1999 to support charitable giving and community development within Currituck and Dare counties in North Carolina. CDCF is part of a broader network of philanthropic funds managed under NCCF, and it is governed by a local volunteer advisory board. The foundation's purpose is to strengthen local communities by building permanent endowments, awarding grants to qualified organizations, and leveraging local leadership to support strategic community needs. The CDCF provides grants from its community grantmaking fund to support nonprofit and charitable organizations that serve the local area. The types of projects funded typically benefit the residents of Currituck and Dare counties and must fall within the scope of nonprofit, charitable work. Grants are generally awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to over $2,000. In the 2024 grant cycle, a total of $10,810 was distributed through this competitive process. The 2025 application cycle is open from June 27, 2025, through noon Eastern Time on July 29, 2025. All applications must be submitted through NCCF’s online application system, and late submissions, including those delayed due to technical issues, will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the grant guidelines before applying to ensure compliance. First-time applicants must complete Training Module I to set up a user profile, while returning applicants may log in using their existing credentials. Once registered, applicants should follow the steps outlined in Training Module II to complete and submit a grant application. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the source, decisions are typically announced approximately two months after the application period closes. One of the guiding tools used by the advisory board to make funding decisions is an annual community needs assessment specific to Currituck and Dare counties. This document helps the board align its funding with the most pressing community priorities. Applicants can access the Community Needs Assessment on the foundation’s website to better understand funding priorities. For additional questions or specific guidance, applicants are encouraged to contact the NCCF Program Officer. Although individual contact details are not specified, general NCCF contact information is provided, including their main office in Raleigh, North Carolina, phone numbers, and an online portal where applicants can apply and receive further assistance.

Read all guidelines thoroughly. Use Training Module I for profile setup and Module II for application submission. Review the community needs assessment for strategic alignment.