The Granville County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. GCCF was founded in 1997 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 Granville County.
Granville County Community Foundation
Officers
Charlie Gunn
Board Members
Roderick Allison
Joe Barnes
Jason Finch
Joyce Fischer
Paige Little
Crystal Satterwhite
Amy Williams
Xavier Wortham
Directors Emeriti:
James Cross, Jr.
Stan Fox
George Ritchie
Sam Royster, Jr.
Martha Sneed
Janet Slaughter
The Granville County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from April 3, 2026, to NOON eastern time on May 5, 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 $4,000. In 2025, GCCF awarded $22,740 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the Martha Frances Pruitt Endowment Fund and the:
- Dr. and Mrs. C. Bryan Finch Endowment
- Annette Clark Endowment
How to apply
GCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s Grant Application Portal.
- Read the guidelines before you apply. 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.
- New and existing users should follow the instructions in Training Module II to add a grant application. Once logged in, 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 Granville County Community Foundation awarded $22,740 in grants to the following local organizations from the Martha Frances Pruitt Endowment Fund and other board-advised funds:
- $4,500 to Area Congregations in Ministry for Breakfast on the Go
- $600 to Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in Granville County
- $1,950 to C&C Innovations of Granville, Inc. for Yes We Can summer program
- $3,000 to Central Regional Hospital for student recruitment project – year two
- $640 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Granville County Childhood Cancer Safety Net
- $3,500 to Diaper Bank of NC for Granville County hygiene access initiative
- $500 to The Joel Fund for quarterly veteran breakfasts
- $750 to Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. for support for Granville County residents in need of civil legal services
- $1,000 to Made4Me, Inc. for Making Abilities Possible
- $2,500 to National Mary Potter Club, Inc. for rehabilitation of Mary Potter school shop building
- $500 to North Carolina Symphony for music discovery for Granville County preschoolers
- $2,300 to Oxford UMC Summer Literacy for general operating support
- $1,000 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Granville County vision screening program
2024 grants awarded
The Granville County Community Foundation awarded $23,350 to the following local nonprofit organizations from the Martha Frances Pruitt Endowment Fund and other board-advised funds:
- $4,000 to Area Congregations in Ministry for Backpack Buddies Program
- $600 to Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in Granville County
- $5,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina for Triple Play – Health & Wellness Program for Mind, Body & Soul
- $3,000 to Central Regional Hospital for student recruitment project
- $500 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
- $2,000 to Community Partners of Hope, Inc. for Henderson Men’s Shelter Expansion
- $1,500 to Diaper Bank of NC for meeting diaper need for Granville low-income families
- $2,500 to Granville County Extension Volunteer Association for Backpack Buddies Program
- $2,000 to Oxford UMC Summer Literacy for summer literacy program
- $1,500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Granville County
- $750 to Vision’s Educational Learning & Tutoring Services for VOICSS® in Education – Granville County Schools
2023 grants awarded
The Granville County Community Foundation awarded $23,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations from the Martha Frances Pruitt Endowment Fund and other board-advised funds:
- $5,000 to Area Congregations in Ministry for lease of a refrigerated truck
- $500 to Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in Granville County
- $5,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina for Triple Play – Health & Wellness Program for Mind, Body & Soul
- $1,000 to C&C Innovations of Granville Corporation for Community Day
- $1,500 to Diaper Bank of NC for meeting diaper need in Granville County
- $3,000 to Made4Me, Inc. for Making Abilities Possible Project
- $1,500 to Oxford UMC Summer Literacy for summer literacy program
- $2,500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Granville County
- $1,000 to STEAM Guardian Foundation, Inc. for FIRST Robotics Competition Team 7671 Fire Hazard
- $1,000 to TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) for residential substance abuse recovery services for individuals from Granville County
- $1,000 to Vision’s Educational Learning & Tutoring Services for general operating support
2022 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $22,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $5,000 to Area Congregations in Ministry for a lease for a refrigerated truck
- $500 to Autism Society of North Carolina for autism training for Granville County
- $4,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina for Triple Play – Health & Wellness Program for Mind, Body & Soul
- $1,000 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Granville County Childhood Cancer Safety Net
- $1,500 to Diaper Bank of NC for Distributing Dignity: Meeting Diaper Need in Granville County
- $3,000 to HubZone Technology Initiative for HTI – Technology That Inspires
- $2,500 to Made4Me, Inc. for Making Abilities Possible Project
- $1,000 to North Carolina Symphony for Ensembles in the Schools for Granville County students
- $1,500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Granville County
- $500 to TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) for residential substance abuse recovery for individuals from Granville County
- $2,000 to Vision’s Educational Learning & Tutoring Services for general operating support
2021 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $19,700 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $1,400 to Autism Society of NC for 2021-2022 Camp Royall Scholarships
- $4,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central NC for Triple Play – Health and Wellness Program for Mind, Body & Soul
- $4,000 to Diaper Bank of NC for Distributing Dignity, Diapers for Granville County
- $1,330 to Granville County Historical Museum for 2021-2022 Science Education Programs
- $3,060 to Made4Me, Inc. for Making Abilities Possible
- $1,500 to North Carolina Symphony for Adopt-A-School for students in Granville County
- $1,000 to Prevent Blindness NC for Star Pupils Granville County
- $2,000 to Special Olympics NC for Special Olympics Granville County
- $1,500 to TROSA for Residential Substance Abuse Recovery Services for Individuals from Granville County
2020 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $22,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $5,000 to Area Congregations in Ministry for the lease for refrigerated truck
- $1,500 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for ASNC’s urgent needs in Granville County
- $3,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina for Triple Play – Health & Wellness Program for Mind, Body & Soul
- $3,000 to the Granville County Extension Volunteer Association for the backpack buddies program
- $2,770 to the Granville County Historical Society Museum for operational support
- $3,000 to the Granville County Local Organizing Committee Corp for SWAG tutorial services
- $1,000 to the North Carolina Symphony for music discovery for Granville County pre-schoolers
- $2,000 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Granville County
- $1,080 to TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) for residential substance abuse recovery services for individuals from Granville County
2019 grants awarded
Through its community grants program, the Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $17,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations:
- $1,000 to The American Red Cross Serving Eastern NC Region for Granville County Disaster Cycle Services
- $2,000 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Granville County
- $1,625 to Shepherd Youth Ranch for program marketing
- $3,000 to Granville County Local Organizing Committee Corp. for SWAG Tutorial Services
- $1,400 to Oak Hill Heritage House Museum and Research Library for expenses related to snacks and printed materials for Tutorial Connection: Each One, Reach One, Teach One
- $1,300 to The John Chavis Historical Society for facility rental and printing to host a multicultural festival featuring multicultural performers
- $3,100 to Granville County Extension Volunteer Association for Backpack Buddies
- $1,200 to the Autism Society of North Carolina for 2019-2020 Camp Royall Scholarships
- $1,540 to TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.) for residential substance abuse recovery services for individuals from Granville County
- $1,000 to the North Carolina Symphony Society for ensembles in the schools for Granville County students
2018 grants awarded
The Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $24,200 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
- $2,000 to the Autism Society of North Carolina
- $2,500 to Families Living Violence Free
- $3,000 to Granville County 4-H
- $3,000 to the Granville County Extension Volunteer Association
- $3,000 to the Granville County Local Organizing Committee
- $2,500 to Green Rural Redevelopment Inc.
- $1,500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina
- $2,250 to the Refuge Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- $3,000 to St. Crypian’s Episcopal Church
- $1,500 to TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers Inc.)
2017 grants awarded
The Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $26,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
- $6,000 to Area Congregations in Ministry
- $1,373 to Autism Society of North Carolina
- $2,500 to Families Living Violence Free
- $3,150 to Granville County 4-H
- $3,000 to Granville County Extension Volunteer Association
- $3,500 to PAMBC Ministries Inc.
- $1,500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina
- $3,000 to St Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
- $500 to The Humane Society of Granville County
- $1,500 to TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc.)
2016 grants awarded
The Granville County Community Foundation awarded more than $17,100 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
- Autism Society of North Carolina
- Converting Hearts Ministries for Addicted Men
- Granville Vance Public Health
- PAMBC Ministries, Inc.
- Prevent Blindness North Carolina
- Remnant Community Development Corporation
2015 grants awarded
- Area Congregations in Ministry
- Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina
- Granville County Extension Volunteer Association
- Henderson Community Concert Association
- North Carolina Central University
- PAMBC Ministries
- Remnant Community Development Corporation
- St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
- UMBC OutReach Ministry
- West Oxford Elementary School
2014 grants awarded
- Area Congregations in Ministry
- Autism Society of North Carolina
- Granville County Extension Volunteer Association
- Granville County Historical Society Museum
- Henderson Community Concert Association
- North Carolina State University
- Prevent Blindness North Carolina
- Remnant Community Development Corporation
- St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
- The Humane Society of Granville County
- Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
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