Greene County Community Foundation Grants

The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF), established in 2004, is a philanthropic entity that functions as an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). The foundation operates with the objective of enhancing the quality of life in Greene County through the development of permanent endowments, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership. Led by a volunteer advisory board of local leaders, GCCF serves as a conduit for charitable giving and supports local nonprofits in addressing community needs. GCCF’s affiliation with NCCF allows it to leverage statewide infrastructure and systems, while maintaining a strong, localized focus on Greene County initiatives. The GCCF offers annual grants through a competitive process that supports charitable organizations serving Greene County, North Carolina. Funding is primarily sourced from its community grantmaking fund and the Clarence H. & Florence Moye Memorial Fund. These funds are distributed to support projects and programs that contribute to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of the county’s residents. The grant opportunity typically awards funds in the range of $500 to $1,500. In the 2025 cycle, GCCF distributed a total of $17,840 in grant awards, reflecting the foundation’s continued investment in the community. The funding is intended to support nonprofit organizations that are aligned with GCCF’s mission of community development and improvement. Projects may span a wide range of focus areas, provided they serve the Greene County community and adhere to the guidelines outlined by the foundation. There are no explicit match requirements or restrictions mentioned, though applicants are expected to propose reasonable budgets and demonstrate capacity to execute proposed activities. Applications that do not meet the stated guidelines will be deemed ineligible for funding consideration. The application window for the upcoming cycle is from June 19, 2026, to July 21, 2026, with a firm deadline at noon Eastern Time. Late submissions, including those delayed by technical issues, will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted via the NCCF Grant Application Portal. New applicants are required to create a profile following Training Module I instructions, while returning applicants should use existing login credentials. All applicants, regardless of status, are expected to follow Training Module II for guidance on submitting a new grant application. Once the application window closes, grant decisions are typically announced approximately two months later. Applications are evaluated with reference to the county’s annual Community Needs Assessment, which helps advisory board members identify priority areas for funding. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed, the use of a formal needs assessment suggests a structured approach to assessing community impact and alignment with local priorities. For further guidance or clarification during the application process, applicants are advised to contact the designated Program Officer. Contact details are provided on the NCCF main site. It is also recommended that applicants review past grant recipients and familiarize themselves with local funding patterns to inform their proposals. Although no specific performance period is mentioned, the annual nature of the program and its regular cadence suggests one-year funding cycles. There are no required Letters of Intent or pre-application steps indicated for this grant opportunity.