Craven County Community Foundation Grants

The Craven County Community Foundation (CCCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), serves as a philanthropic hub for Craven County, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the foundation is governed by a local volunteer advisory board that works to enhance community well-being by building permanent endowments, distributing grants, and fostering leadership. CCCF supports a diverse range of charitable causes through its annual competitive grantmaking process, offering financial resources to local nonprofits and community organizations that address critical community needs. The foundation's grant cycle for 2026 opens on June 12 and closes at noon Eastern Time on July 14. Applications must be submitted through the NCCF Grant Application Portal, with new applicants required to complete Training Module I to establish a user profile and all applicants expected to use Training Module II to guide them through the application process. Late applications, including those impacted by technical issues, will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all application guidelines beforehand to ensure eligibility and compliance. Funding for this opportunity is sourced from CCCF's community grantmaking fund and several named endowments, including the Richard Chapman Cleve Fund (charitable purposes in Craven County), the Brian Fisher Endowment (focused on medicine and healing), the Harry and Virginia Killian Charitable Endowment (general charitable support), and the Nelson Family Memorial Endowment (services for youth, elderly, and health-related needs). In 2025, CCCF awarded a total of $233,300 through this program. Individual grants typically range from $500 to $15,000, emphasizing support for impactful local efforts. Eligible applicants must be qualified charitable organizations serving Craven County. While specific legal structures such as 501(c)(3) status are not listed in the public materials, the requirement to serve the local community suggests a focus on nonprofits with clear ties to the county’s needs. The grant program is competitive, and award decisions are informed in part by an annual Community Needs Assessment conducted by CCCF’s board, ensuring alignment with evolving local priorities. Applicants can expect award notifications approximately two months after the close of the submission window. There is no mention of required pre-application steps such as Letters of Intent or Concept Papers. While the specific components of the application are not detailed, applicants should be prepared to describe their organization’s mission, scope of work, and the intended impact of the proposed project or program. For further details or specific inquiries, applicants are directed to contact the program officer through the NCCF. While no individual contact is named, the foundation's central office can be reached by phone or email. Comprehensive support, including grant guidelines and training modules, is available on the NCCF website to assist both new and returning applicants through the process.