Carteret Community Foundation

The Carteret Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. CCF was founded in 2005 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 Carteret County.

The CCF, through the NC Community Foundation, makes it easy to become a philanthropist, whatever your means or charitable goals. You can open an endowment for your favorite cause at any time – or contribute to an existing fund in any amount.

The CCF board advises the Carteret Community Fund, the unrestricted community grantmaking fund, to support local needs. This competitive grants program is held annually. Because advisory board members live and work in Carteret County, they can leverage resources to help meet local needs and access opportunities.

To supplement their first-hand knowledge of the community, the board annually reviews a Community Needs Assessment with county-specific data provided by respected, nonpartisan sources and trusted community partners.

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Our affiliate is an all-volunteer organization with advisory board members who reflect the community we serve.

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Carteret Community Foundation awards more than $130,000 in grants

The Carteret Community Foundation has awarded $130,016 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.  The board of advisors granted:  $5,000 to BackPack Friends for …

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Carteret Community Foundation awards more than $80,000 in grants

The Carteret Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $81,138 in grants to programs supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $5,740 to BackPack Friends for general oper…

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