The Columbus County Community Foundation (CCCF) will accept grant applications from March 31, 2023, to NOON on May 2, 2023. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.
Grants from the Columbus County Unrestricted Fund typically range from $500 to $1,000. Grants from the Columbus Anonymous Fund typically range from $5,000 to $15,000 with an average of $10,000.
How to apply
CCCF 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.
Founded in 1999, the Columbus County Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, CCCF uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.
Grants will be awarded from the:
Columbus County Unrestricted Endowment which supports broad charitable purposes.
Columbus Anonymous Fund which supports literacy, food insecurity, human services and the alleviation of poverty.
In 2022 CCCF awarded more than $73,000 in grants. Learn more about past grant recipients.
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