Funding Amount

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Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Driving Force Award - Individual

Organization: Partnership for Children of Cumberland County

Description: The Driving Force Award recognizes an individual champion of initiatives promoting the well-being of young children and families in Cumberland County.

Geographic Scope: Cumberland County, North Carolina

Award Recognition: Recipient is honored at the Partnership for Children's Annual Celebration in October

    Eligibility

  • Individual working and/or volunteering in Cumberland County
  • Demonstrating a commitment to promoting creative initiatives, projects, or innovative services meeting the needs of young children and families

    Selection Criteria

    Nominations should include examples of:
  • Ways in which nominee meets the criteria
  • Outstanding leadership in mobilizing community support
  • Resourcefulness working within limited budgets
  • Leveraging collaborative partnerships to implement successful initiatives
  • Awards, commendations, and organizational memberships
  • Board of Director duties (where applicable)

Contact Information

Phone: (910) 867-9700 Address: 351 Wagoner Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Organization Background: Partnership for Children of Cumberland County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by public and private funds through Smart Start, NC Pre-K, tax-deductible donations, and grants.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the Individual Nomination Form
2. Include examples demonstrating how the nominee meets the criteria
3. Attach additional supporting documents as applicable
4. Submit by the deadline

    Required Materials

  • Completed nomination form
  • Examples of nominee's commitment to initiatives for young children and families
  • List of awards, commendations (where applicable)
  • List of organizational memberships
  • Board of Director duties and roles (where applicable)
  • Any additional supporting documentation

Deadline: June 30

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

youth-programschild-welfarecommunity-services

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