Bull City Future Fund

Purpose: Investing in nonprofits that expand youth engagement opportunities and strengthen youth development and community safety.

Background: Launched in partnership with Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams and Triangle Community Foundation to channel community investments into nonprofits expanding youth engagement opportunities for Durham's young people.

Geographic Scope: Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Focus Areas:

• Youth engagement opportunities
• Youth development
• Community safety
• Healing and opportunity for young people

Funding History:

• $305,000 awarded to 15 nonprofits in first cycle (less than 10 months after launch)
• Awards ranged from $10,000 to $50,000

Previous Awardees:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties — $25,000
• BUMP: The Triangle — $10,000
• Durham Success Summit — $50,000
• Durham YMCA — $10,000
• Echo — $25,000
• El Futuro — $50,000
• Greater Ascension Community and Economic Development — $10,000
• Growth NC — $10,000
• Made in Durham — $25,000
• POOF Teen Center — $20,000
• Purpose Learning Lab — $20,000
• Sidekicks Academy — $10,000
• StandUp-SpeakOut of North Carolina — $20,000
• Student U — $10,000
• Youth Mentoring Collaborative — $10,000

Approach: Comprehensive grant application, community review, and selection process focused on nonprofits committed to safety, healing, and opportunity.

Contact Information:

• Email: liveunited@unitedwaytriangle.org
• Phone: (919) 460-8687
• Mailing: P.O. Box 110583, Durham, NC 27709

Application Process

Nonprofits interested in applying for funding through the Bull City Future Fund can begin by clicking the application button on the website.

Contact for Application Questions:

• Email: liveunited@unitedwaytriangle.org
• Phone: (919) 460-8687