How much funding does Community Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The deadline is September 15, 2026.

Community Grants

ALAMANCE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

September 15, 2026

160 days left

Grant Type

foundation

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

Contact: Emily McCollum at emily@alamancecommunityfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Create Account - Visit application portal and create an account
2. Preview Application - Review the current ACF Community Grant application
3. Complete Application - Fill out all required fields and information
4. 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.