Applying for grants

The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) Unrestricted Endowment Fund will accept grant applications from March 24, 2023, to NOON on April 25, 2023. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.

Grants from the community grantmaking fund typically range from $500 to $1,000. Grants from the Franklin Education Fund typically range from $1,000 to $2,000. 

How to apply

FCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.

  • Read the guidelines before you apply. Your application may not be considered if you fail to follow any of these guidelines.
  • 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.

About FCCF’s grantmaking

Founded in 1991, the Franklin County Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, FCCF uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.

Grants will be awarded from the:

  • Franklin County Community Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Fund.
  • Franklin County Education Fund Endowment.

In 2022 FCCF awarded more than $4,000 in grants. Learn more about past grant recipients.

Questions?

Contact the central region program officer and read the community grantmaking guidelines.

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