Community grants available from the Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation (March 2022)
The board of advisors of the Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community.
Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving Bertie and Hertford counties and will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000.
Applications are available beginning March 11. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for information about applying. The deadline for applications is April 12 at noon.
Grants are not available for regranting purposes, capital campaigns, capital improvements, out-of-state travel, or for individuals. Funds are awarded by the board of advisors of the BertieHertford Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF).
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our nonprofits to expand their impact in our local community,” said Penny Rose, board president. “We are excited to partner with our nonprofit community to continue supporting Bertie and Hertford counties.”
For further information, contact Anne Sorhagen, NCCF program officer, at asorhagen@nccommunityfoundation.org or 910-202-6727.
About the Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation
The Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation (BHCF) is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. The BHCF was founded in 1999 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 Bertie and Hertford counties.
The BHCF board advises the Bertie-Hertford Community Fund, the unrestricted community grantmaking fund, to support local needs. The competitive grants program is held annually. Advisory board members live and work in Bertie and Hertford counties, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs, and access opportunities. In addition to Rose, board members include Guy Holley (vice president), Gail Carter (treasurer and secretary), Charlie Cole, Austine Evans, Jordan Harrell, Cecelia Jones, Daniel Smith, John Tayloe, Marti Tyler, Lindsay Vaughan, and Cathy Wilson.
The Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation, through NCCF, 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. Tax-deductible contributions, made payable to the Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation, can be mailed to the North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. Contributions can also be made online at nccommunityfoundation.org.
About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $217 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $400 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions, and scholarships.
NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional, and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.
Media contact
Amy Dominello Braun, Senior Communications & Marketing Officer
abraun@nccommunityfoundation.org, 919-256-6922