Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant

The Alleghany County Community Foundation (ACCF), established in 1993, is a local philanthropic organization supporting charitable initiatives in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It operates as an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) and is overseen by a local volunteer advisory board. ACCF aims to strengthen community assets by creating permanent endowments, issuing grants, and offering philanthropic leadership. Its core mission is to support nonprofit and public organizations that serve the local community’s diverse needs through competitive grantmaking. The community grantmaking fund of ACCF supports a broad spectrum of focus areas, including human services, education, youth development, health, food and nutrition, and the arts. Grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations with fiscal sponsorships, public schools, local government units, and eligible religious entities offering community-benefit programs. However, religious entities cannot request funding for general operations or activities that promote specific religious doctrines. For the 2026 cycle, ACCF will accept grant applications from April 10, 2026, through 12:00 PM Eastern Time on May 12, 2026. Applications must be submitted through NCCF’s online Grant Application Portal. First-time applicants must create a user profile as outlined in Training Module I, while returning applicants may log in with existing credentials. All applicants are advised to review and follow guidelines carefully. Training Module II provides guidance on how to submit an application within the portal. Each grant typically ranges between $500 and $2,500, depending on the project scope and alignment with local needs. In 2025, ACCF awarded $20,920 to multiple local nonprofits for purposes including summer camps, senior support, environmental initiatives, and general operating costs. Proposals may request funding for specific projects or general operations unless otherwise restricted. Funding will not be provided for political activities, capital campaigns, loans, or costs incurred before the application deadline. Applications are reviewed by local advisory board members who take into account community priorities, often referencing an annual Community Needs Assessment. Grant decisions are typically announced approximately two months after the application period ends. Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact Colby Martin, the Community Leadership Officer for Western North Carolina, via email or phone. Recipients should expect future funding cycles to follow a similar timeline annually.

Read and follow guidelines carefully; incomplete or noncompliant applications are ineligible