Applying for grants

The Johnston County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from March 15, 2023, to NOON on April 16, 2023. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted, including late submissions due to technology issues. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.

Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. In 2023, JCCF awarded $47,030 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.

Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund and the

  • Cara Lee Powell Priest Endowment for Johnston County
  • Carolina Youth Theatre Fund for Arts Education, which supports nonprofits in Johnston County whose work focuses on youth arts education
  • Lorraine Cooper Endowment

How to apply

JCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.

  • Read the guidelines before you apply. Failure to adhere to the guidelines will result in your application being declined.
  • If this is your first time applying, follow the instructions in Training Module I to create a profile. If your organization already has an account, use your information to log in.
  • Follow the instructions in Training Module II to add a grant application. Once registered, you can access more information about the application process.

About JCCF’s grantmaking

Founded in 1992, the Johnston County Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, JCCF uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.

The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment, part of JCCF's Family of Funds, supports public education in Johnston County in the areas of art, travel and leadership. This program typically accepts applications in August, with awards made in November. More information is available on our website.

Questions?

Contact the central region program officer and read the community grantmaking guidelines.

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