How much funding does Community Grants provide?

Community Grants provides $1,000 - $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The listed deadline is March 15, 2027; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for Community Grants?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations with direct benefit to Alamance County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Community Grants offered?

Community Grants has 2 deadlines a year: February 1, March 15. The next deadline is expected March 15, 2027.

Community Grants

Alamance Community Foundation

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

March 15, 2027

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: March 15, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 1 · March 15

From the program guidelines: “Spring Cycle: February 1 - March 15 (Results: mid-May)”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations with direct benefit to Alamance County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Organizations may apply twice per calendar year
Organizations may receive funding only once per calendar year
Competitive review process

Overview

ACF Community Grants Program

The Alamance Community Foundation awards Community Grants to nonprofit organizations whose work directly benefits Alamance County and its residents. Grants support program-specific initiatives or general operating needs, helping organizations strengthen services, expand impact, and respond to community opportunities and challenges.

Geographic Scope: Alamance County, North Carolina (organizations based outside county must demonstrate direct impact on county and residents)

Focus Areas: Not limited to specific funding categories; supports nonprofits doing diverse community work

What Grants May Support:

Program-specific initiatives
General operating needs
Service strengthening
Impact expansion
Community opportunities and challenges response

What ACF Does NOT Fund:

Funding to individuals
Political organizations or campaigns
For-profit entities
Capital campaigns
Programming to promote any religious doctrine
Debt retirement
Event sponsorships
Endowments

Award Amounts: Typically between $1,000 and $5,000

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations with direct benefit to Alamance County
Organizations may apply twice per calendar year
Organizations may receive funding only once per calendar year
Competitive review process

Application Windows:

Spring: February 1 - March 15
Fall: August 1 - September 15

Timeline:

Spring cycle: Recipients notified second week of May
Fall cycle: Recipients notified second week of November

Full eligibility text

501(c)(3) public charities or qualified governmental agencies whose work directly benefits Alamance County, NC and its residents.

How to Apply

Application Process

Create Account - Visit application portal and create an account
Preview Application - Review the current ACF Community Grant application
Complete Application - Fill out all required fields and information
Submit - Submit through online portal

Required Information

Applications must include organizational information demonstrating direct benefit to Alamance County residents. Competitive review evaluates applications against available funding and community need.

Timeline

Spring Cycle: February 1 - March 15 (Results: mid-May)
Fall Cycle: August 1 - September 15 (Results: mid-November)

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What Alamance Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 32
Total given: $1.91M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,018–$706K

By dollars: North Carolina 99%, Vermont <1%, South Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Burlington, NC; Graham, NC; Boone, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Blessed Sacrament Church · Burlington, NC

Program assistance

$706K
First Presbyterian Church of Burlington · Burlington, NC

Program assistance

$248K
Elon University · Elon, NC

Program assistance

$230K
Helping Partners Inc · Burlington, NC

Program assistance

$100K
Burlington Community Land Trust · Burlington, NC

Program assistance

$65K