Robeson County Community Foundation Grant

The Robeson County Community Foundation Grant supports local causes through a competitive grants program, typically offering between $1,000 and $2,500. Open to tax-exempt public charities and local government units, the grant encourages collaborative efforts and applications for specific projects or general operating support. Faith-based organizations can apply for social outreach funding, but not for operational support. The advisory board, composed of local members, ensures that funding addresses community needs effectively.

The Robeson County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. RCCF was founded in 2005 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Robeson County.
The RCCF, through the NC Community Foundation, makes it easy to become a philanthropist, whatever your means or charitable goals. You can open an endowment for your favorite cause at any time – or contribute to an existing fund in any amount.
The RCCF board advises the Robeson County Community Fund, the unrestricted community grantmaking fund, to support local needs. This competitive grants program is held annually. Because advisory board members live and work in Robeson County, they can leverage resources to help meet local needs and access opportunities.
Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,500. Collaborative efforts are strongly encouraged.

Eligibility

Applications for specific programs and projects or for general operating support are accepted, unless otherwise specified.An organization must meet the following criteria to apply:Organizations must be qualified as tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be classified as a unit of local government (including public schools). An exception is made to include fire and rescue departments.If your organization operates as a 501 (c)(3) public charity via a fiscal agent, your application's supporting documentation must include a letter from the fiscal agent organization that verifies the relationship and includes when the relationship was established.Faith-based organizations may apply for funding to support social outreach and charitable service programs to benefit the community-at-large, but they may not apply for general operating support. See restrictions below.Only those organizations that serve the counties within our affiliate network will be considered. If an organization serves multiple counties within our network, that organization may complete a separate application for each of those affiliates.Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.

Ineligibility

Grants are not awarded for:Annual fund or capital campaignsPolitical purposes or lobbyingActivities that are restricted to members of a faith community or promote a specific religious doctrineLoansReimbursements (This program does not support reimbursement of costs incurred prior to the deadline for submission of your application. Your request may only include costs that will occur in the future, after the submission deadline of the application.)IndividualsRe-granting by the applicant organization