Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount

The Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Established in 1997, it is supported by a volunteer advisory board that works to strengthen the Rocky Mount community by building permanent endowments, making grants, and providing leadership. The foundation manages a growing family of philanthropic funds, serving as a partner for donors while offering grant support for local causes. It operates with the goal of enhancing community resources for the benefit of residents in the Greater Rocky Mount area. The foundation administers its annual competitive community grantmaking program, which is funded through its community grantmaking fund. In 2024, the program awarded $61,380 in grants. For the 2025 cycle, applications will be accepted beginning July 11, 2025, and must be submitted no later than noon Eastern Time on August 12, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline, including those delayed by technology issues, will not be considered. Grants typically range from $500 to $7,500, depending on the scope and merit of the proposed project. Eligible applicants include qualified charitable organizations that serve the Rocky Mount community. The program does not list eligibility for individuals, businesses, or government agencies, and it is restricted to nonprofit organizations meeting the definition of charitable entities. This reflects the foundation’s focus on community-based, nonprofit-driven projects. Applicants must adhere to published guidelines in order to be eligible for funding consideration. Applications that do not follow these requirements will be deemed ineligible. Applications must be submitted through the North Carolina Community Foundation’s online application portal. New applicants are required to complete Training Module I to create a user profile, while returning applicants must log in using existing credentials. Once registered, organizations follow Training Module II for completing the application process. The foundation emphasizes that applications must be thorough and aligned with the community needs assessment used by board members to guide funding decisions. Failure to adhere to instructions may result in disqualification. The evaluation process typically concludes with funding decisions announced about two months after the application window closes. Grants are awarded based on community priorities and identified needs, as assessed in the annual Community Needs Assessment. While the evaluation criteria are not detailed, applicants are expected to align proposals with documented community priorities. Past recipients are highlighted on the foundation’s website to provide examples of previously funded work. The foundation does not list specific restrictions on spending but implies that funded activities must align with charitable purposes and benefit the Greater Rocky Mount community. Matching requirements are not stated, suggesting that they are not part of this program. The grants are competitive, with available funds determined annually. Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the guidelines before submission to ensure eligibility and compliance with program rules. For additional information, organizations are advised to contact the designated program officer through the North Carolina Community Foundation. The foundation’s main office is located at 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. General inquiries can be directed to 919-828-4387 or the toll-free line at 800-532-1349. Fax correspondence is accepted at 919-827-0749. These resources are available to assist organizations in preparing strong applications within the required timeframe.