FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The application period for nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County who wish to apply for a Community Impact Grant is open through Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The Cumberland County Community Impact Grant Program allows nonprofit organizations to apply for up to $50,000 in direct assistance. Organizations eligible to apply for the grant program include:
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Health and Human Services Organizations – Nonprofits providing mental health support, substance abuse treatment, food assistance, homelessness prevention, domestic violence (shelters) and other essential social services.
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Religious and Faith-Based Organizations – Churches, faith-based community outreach programs and religious nonprofits that provide food distribution, emergency assistance or other identified public purpose.
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Public Safety and Emergency Response Organizations – Volunteer fire departments, EMS organizations and nonprofit disaster response entities supporting public safety and emergency preparedness.
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Educational and Youth Development Organizations – Nonprofits providing services to at-risk youth, after-school programs, mentorship, vocational training, literacy programs and other educational initiatives.
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Arts, Culture and Community Development Organizations – Nonprofits focused on preserving local arts, cultural heritage and support economic revitalization and community development projects.
Nonprofits may apply online here: Community Impact Grant Application.
A virtual information session hosted by Cumberland County Community Development on Feb. 26, 2025, provided an overview of the program and allowed time for attendees to ask questions live. The information session was recorded and uploaded to the Cumberland County YouTube page and can be viewed here: Community Impact Grant Information Session. Please note that the video recording is the only sanctioned information session/training for the Community Impact Grant Program. There are no other authorized sessions or trainings.
A document of frequently asked questions (FAQ), based on questions asked during the session, can be viewed online here: Community Impact Grant FAQ. For more information, contact the Community Impact Grant team at CIGN@cumberlandcountync.gov.