Community grants available from the Johnston County Community Foundation (March 2022)
The board of advisors of the Johnston County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community.
Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving Johnston County and will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund, the Cara Lee Powell Priest Endowment, and the Lorraine Cooper Johnston Endowment. Grants typically range from $1,000 – $5,000.
Applications are available beginning March 18. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for information about applying. The deadline for applications is April 19 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 Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF).
“Johnston County is stronger thanks to the nonprofits that serve our community,” said Oliver Johnson, board president. “It is an honor to offer these grants to support their critical missions.”
For further information, contact Kelly Lee, NCCF program officer, at klee@nccommunityfoundation.org or 252-557-0749.
About the Johnston County Community Foundation
The Johnston County Community Foundation (JCCF) is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes, and partner for donors. The JCCF was founded in 1992 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 Johnston County.
The JCCF board advises the Johnston County 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 Johnston County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs, and access opportunities.
In addition to Johnson, board members include Don Boyette (vice president), Kevin Boyette (secretary/treasurer), Bill Galloway (grants chair), Nancy Faber (past president), Emery Ashley, Wanda Blow, Gwen Canady, Rick Childrey, Lorine Davis, Michelle Pace-Davis, Margaret DiNubila, Suefan Johnson, Robin Little, Laurie Partlo and Betsy Whittington.
The Johnston County Community Foundation, through the 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 Johnston County 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