The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation transforms collective generosity into a permanent source of community support.
Founded in 2000, OCCF works to increase philanthropic giving and establish endowments in the community. OCCF is part of the North Carolina Community Foundation network and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. Grants are made annually to local organizations.
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation will accept grant applications from March 27, 2026, to NOON eastern time on April 28, 2026. 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. Larger amounts will be considered for projects or initiatives with the potential to achieve significant positive impact for Onslow County. In 2025, OCCF awarded $103,920 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund and the:
In addition to grants for programs and projects from the Dallas Fred Allen Endowment, OCCF will offer up to $10,000 total from the fund to support capacity building for animal welfare nonprofits. The Dallas Fred Allen Endowment defines capacity building to include training and education designed to strengthen an organization’s performance and impact. This could include any training or education for board development, executive or leadership development, and/or fundraising. More details on the application process are below.
OCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s Grant Application Portal.
Organizations interested in applying for capacity building support from the Dallas Fred Allen Endowment may do so by indicating this preference in the “Proposal Summary” section of the application, after which they will be asked to complete a brief response detailing their goals for the funds. Applying for capacity building support will not impact eligibility for general operating support or program/project funding.
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $109,330 in grants to 31 organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors awarded $47,810 from its community grantmaking fund and the Onslow County Youth Fund:
The board also awarded grants from the Dallas Fred Allen Endowment. From this endowment, the board awarded $61,520 to the following organizations:
2025 grants awarded
The Onslow Caring Community Foundation awarded $103,920 in grants from its community grantmaking fund and other local funds to the following local organizations:
The board also awarded grants from the Dallas Fred Allen Endowment. The Dallas Fred Allen Endowment supports organizations with services and programs focused on the humane treatment of animals and animal welfare. From this endowment, the board of advisors granted:
2024 grants awarded
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $101,700 in grants from its community grantmaking fund and other local funds to the following local organizations:
OCCF awarded the following additional grants to provide training, support and resources for the leaders of the following nonprofit animal welfare organizations:
2023 grants awarded
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $95,010 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board-advised funds:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded more than $85,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded more than $60,630 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded more than $52,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $27,080 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $34,800 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $35,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation awarded $18,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
July 9, 2026
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $109,330 in grants to 31 organizations supporting the local community.…
October 30, 2025
This is the eighth annual application-based cycle from the endowment, which supports nonprofit programs focusing on education, health, and human services in 41 eastern North Carolina counties.
July 22, 2025
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $103,920 in grants to 25 organizations supporting…
December 17, 2024
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $575,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, an increase of $25,000…
