Community Foundation of NC East Grants

The Community Foundation of NC East supports nonprofit organizations by providing grants to tax-exempt entities including 501(c)(3)s and government agencies. Since 1977, the foundation has been a catalyst for vibrant communities in eastern North Carolina, facilitating strategic grantmaking to address complex issues. They encourage innovative solutions and are committed to serving their region. Organizations can apply for funding, with support available for multi-year projects, but grants are not awarded to individuals.

Supporting Nonprofits
Since our community's earliest days, nonprofit organizations have been essential partners in making this a healthier place to call home.
The Community Foundation of NC East proudly partners with a host of organizations, who use the Foundation as a pass-through as their nonprofit grows. We could not achieve this mission without the dedication of our nonprofit partners.
Supporting nonprofits doing smart, innovative work through strategic grantmaking is a key to our success.
We seek fresh approaches that tackle emerging problems and capitalize on opportunities.
Our impact can be felt all over eastern NC – in our cultural institutions, our neighborhoods, our schools and more.

Eligibility

The Foundation only gives grants to tax-exempt organizations which include 501(c)(3)s, local non-profit branches of 501(c)(1)s, government agencies, non-profit schools and religious organizations (but only for non-religious purposes). Applicants must hold, and maintain in good standing, their 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designation by complying with IRS regulations and in particular filing the appropriate annual IRS financial reporting forms. Organizations that have applied for non-profit status, but have not yet received confirmation, may still apply for a grant with the understanding that usually grants cannot be distributed until 501(c)(3) status is active.Only one grant will be given to an organization in a calendar year.The funding time period is dictated by each fund. However, there are several funds at The Foundation that do offer multi-year funding.Your organization does not have to be located in Greenville to receive a grant, but you must be located within the region.

Ineligibility

We are unable to award grants to individuals.Areas generally not funded include individuals, computer hardware and software, vehicles, conferences, capital and research.