The Alleghany County Community Foundation transforms collective generosity into a permanent source of community support.
Founded in 1993, ACCF works to increase philanthropic giving and establish endowments in the community. ACCF 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 Alleghany County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from April 10, 2026, to NOON eastern time on May 12, 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 $500 to $2,500. In 2025, ACCF awarded $20,920 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund.
ACCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s Grant Application Portal.
The Alleghany County Community Foundation awarded $23,330 in grants to the following local organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
2026 Grants Awarded
In February 2026, NCCF awarded a total of $9 million in grants from the Disaster Relief Fund to 108 charitable organizations focused on long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene. Review the full list of grants, including those serving Alleghany County.
2025 Grants Awarded
In conjunction with the Alleghany County Community Foundation, NCCF awarded $180,000 in grants from our Disaster Relief Fund to the following local organizations to support long-term recovery, resiliency and unmet needs related to Hurricane Helene.
If an organization is unable to receive a grant, the affiliate will choose another charitable or government organization to receive the award.
2025 grants awarded
The Alleghany County Community Foundation awarded $20,920 to the following local organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
2024 grants awarded
The Alleghany County Community Foundation awarded $19,710 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
In response to disruptions Hurricane Helene may have caused to their work, NCCF offered flexibility to 2024 grantees of western affiliate foundations to repurpose funding awarded for specific programs or projects to best support their current needs. The programs and projects listed reflect the original awards.
2023 grants awarded
The Alleghany County Community Foundation awarded $18,400 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board advised funds:
The Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded $16,990 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board advised funds:
Through its community grants program, the Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded $15,250 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
Through its community grants program, the Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded $14,460 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
Through its community grants program, the Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded more than $13,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
The Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded more than $11,100 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded more than $10,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Alleghany County Community Foundation has awarded more than $7,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
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