The Brunswick County Community Foundation (BCCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, is accepting applications for its grant program. This program aims to support local causes and strengthen community assets within Brunswick County through philanthropic funding. Established in 1997, BCCF operates under a volunteer advisory board that manages permanent endowments and distributes grants to eligible organizations.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS, organizations with a fiscal sponsor that meets this status, local governments including public schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities engaged in social outreach or charitable service programs benefiting the broader community. Religious organizations may not apply for general operating support but can seek funding for community service initiatives.
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000 and are intended to fund future costs rather than reimburse past expenses. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025. Organizations serving multiple counties within the affiliate network may submit separate applications for each county served.
Applicants must ensure their programs operate without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief. The foundation does not award grants for annual fund or capital campaigns, political activities or lobbying efforts, activities restricted to members of a particular faith community or promoting specific religious doctrines.
Funding cannot be used for general operating support of religious entities, loans, reimbursements for prior costs incurred before application submission deadlines, direct benefits to named individuals or re-granting by the applicant organization. The focus remains on supporting projects that provide broad community benefit within Brunswick County.
Potential applicants are encouraged to review all eligibility criteria carefully before applying. For additional information and guidance on the application process, visit the North Carolina Community Foundation website linked through BCCF’s page. This opportunity offers local nonprofits and public agencies a chance to secure modest funding that supports impactful work in Brunswick County communities.
