The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. BHCF was founded in 2001 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 Beaufort and Hyde counties.
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation
Officers
Julio Morales
Bethany Pugh
Board Members
Lee Brimmage
Stacy Drakeford
Alice Keeney
Floy Loftus
Joseph Rockenstein
Marcy Sasnett
Christopher Whitehead
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation will accept grant applications from March 7, 2025, to NOON eastern time on April 8, 2025. 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 $1,000. In 2024, BHCF awarded $3,919 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund, which responds to changing community needs and enhances the quality of community life within the counties through annual grants to local nonprofit organizations.
How to apply
BHCF 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. Applications that do not adhere to guidelines will be ineligible for funding.
- 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.
More information
- In most cases, grant decisions are announced about two months after the close of the application cycle.
- One tool board members use to guide grant decisions is an annual community needs assessment. Scroll to the end of this page to review the Community Needs Assessment for this community.
- For answers to specific questions, contact the Program Officer.
Grants Awarded
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded $3,919.98 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
- $1,306.66 to Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for Hyde County Meals on Wheels 2024-25
- $1,306.66 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Beaufort-Hyde Childhood Cancer Safety Net
- $1,306.66 to Eagle’s Wings Food Pantry for Feeding the Children
2023 grants awarded
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded $3,400 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
- $1,000 to the Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for 2023 Hyde County Meals on Wheels
- $850 to Citizens on Southside Together for Banding Together Against Hunger
- $700 to Hyde County Cooperative Extension for nutrition education opportunities
- $850 to Purpose of God Annex Outreach Center for Miracle Meals
2022 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded $2,890 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $722.50 to Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for Hyde County 2022 Meals on Wheels
- $500 to Beaufort County United Way for Safe Harbor motel project for the homeless
- $945 to Open Door Community Center for general operating support
- $722.50 to Project DIRECT Legacy for Hyde County produce prescription program
2021 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $2,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $590 to Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for Hyde County 2021-2022 Meals on Wheels
- $590 to Hyde County Cooperative Extension for Nutrition Education Opportunities
- $590 to Purpose of God Annex Outreach Center for Family Matters
- $590 to Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Bright Futures
2020 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $2,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $750 to the Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for the Meals on Wheels 2020 program
- $750 to the Hyde County Cooperative Extension for the mobile refrigerated local foods trailer
- $560 to the Open Door Community Center for general operating support
2019 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $1,800 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $910 to the Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for Hyde County Meals on Wheels
- $910 to Daughters of Worth for their Beaufort County programming
2018 grants awarded
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $1,600 through its community grants program to the following local nonprofit organizations, including:
- $810 to Daughters of Worth
- $810 to the Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary
2017 grants awarded
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $1,400 through its community grants program to the following local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
- $720 to Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program
- $720 to Open Door Community Center
2016 grants awarded
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $1,300 through its community grants program to the following local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
- Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain
- Food Bank of the Albemarle
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awarded more than $10,900 through its NCCF Disaster Relief Fund allocation to:
Ocracoke United Methodist Church
2015 grants awarded
- Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program
- Be Global, Inc.
2013 grants awarded
- Food Bank of the Albemarle
- North Carolina Theatre Conference
News from Beaufort and Hyde Counties
View all newsBeaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awards nearly $4,000 in grants
July 2, 2024
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $3,919.98 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The…
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awards more than $3,000 in grants
July 10, 2023
The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation has awarded $3,400 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $1,000 to the Albemarle…
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awards $2,890 in grants
August 1, 2022
The board of advisors of the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation has awarded $2,890 in local grants from its community grantmaking fund. The board granted: $722.50…
Community grants available from the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation (March 2022)
March 3, 2022
The board of advisors of the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community. Funds are available…