Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund

The Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund is a giving circle under the umbrella of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), focused on channeling the power of collective giving into impactful philanthropy within Currituck and Dare counties. This Fund emphasizes supporting charitable organizations that serve women, children, and families. With a strong focus on local engagement and leadership, the Fund fosters collaboration and education among its members, enhancing the influence of women in community development. Operating with a clearly defined geographic scope, the Fund offers grants to qualified nonprofit organizations whose programs or services directly benefit women, children, and families within Currituck and Dare counties. The grants aim to address both immediate community needs and long-term systemic issues. The selection of recipients is guided by the Fund’s annual Community Needs Assessment, ensuring funding decisions are responsive to current conditions on the ground. The grants typically range from $500 to $2,500, reflecting a microgrant approach that allows for broad participation and agile responses to community needs. In 2025, the Fund distributed $10,000 in total through this competitive process. Funding priorities are not explicitly limited by program type but must adhere to the mission of supporting women and families. There are no stated restrictions regarding the use of funds, though the application must comply with published guidelines, and applications failing to meet these criteria are ineligible. To apply, organizations must use the NCCF Grant Application Portal. The portal requires account creation through Training Module I for new applicants and login access for returning users. Once logged in, applicants must follow the steps in Training Module II to submit their application. The application cycle opens on July 31, 2026, and closes strictly at noon Eastern Time on September 1, 2026. Late applications, including those delayed by technical issues, will not be accepted. The review process typically takes approximately two months from the application close date. No formal pre-application stage or concept paper is required. Applicants are advised to read the Fund's guidelines in detail prior to submission. Questions and additional support may be directed to the Donor Engagement Officer at NCCF. While no contact name or email is provided, general contact information for NCCF is available, including phone numbers and their Raleigh-based office address. The Fund operates on an annual cycle, and based on this year’s timeline, the next expected application period would begin in July 2027. The recurrence of the funding cycle is further evidenced by annual updates in community giving and regular grantmaking announcements.