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Deadline

February 27, 2027

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Grant Type

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Overview

Partnership Program Funding Grant

Funder: United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC)

Status: The 2026/2027 Grant opened on January 30, 2026 and closes on February 27, 2026.

Geographic Scope: Cumberland County, North Carolina

Focus Areas: These grants support ongoing programs that align with UWCC's community impact focus areas:

  • Education - Programs that strengthen Cumberland County resident's ability to succeed

  • Health - Programs that provide access to health care and wellness education

  • Critical Basic Needs & Financial Stability - Programs that provide access to emergency food, rental, utility, and medical financial assistance, safe shelter, as well as programs that support employment preparation and financial self-sufficiency
  • Eligibility Requirements

    Organizations must meet ALL of the following criteria:

    1. Have 501(c)(3) status
    2. Have at least a two-year history of service in Cumberland County
    3. Have a staffed office located in Cumberland County and provide services to Cumberland County residents at least 20 hours per week
    4. Have an active diversified volunteer governing board of directors with at least nine members
    5. Align with one of UWCC's Community Impact Areas (Education, Health, or Critical Basic Needs & Financial Stability)
    6. Attend the Required Request for Funding Proposal Workshop (mandatory)

    Contact Information

    United Way of Cumberland County

  • Address: 321 Dick Street Suite 107, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301

  • Phone: (910) 483-1179

  • Website: unitedway-cc.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Application opens: January 30, 2026

  • Application deadline: February 27, 2026
  • Required Steps:

    1. Attend the Required Request for Funding Proposal Workshop - This is mandatory for all organizations interested in applying
    2. Complete the grant application form
    3. Submit by the February 27, 2026 deadline

    Required Materials:

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status

  • Documentation of two-year history of service in Cumberland County

  • Evidence of staffed office in Cumberland County with 20+ hours per week service to residents

  • Documentation of active diversified volunteer governing board with at least nine members

  • Application demonstrating alignment with UWCC Community Impact Areas
  • Note: The website indicates there is a "Required Request for Funding Proposal Workshop" that interested organizations must attend, but specific details about the workshop date and registration are not provided in the content.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationhealthcarefood-securityhousingworkforce-development

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