Community grants available from the Pamlico County Community Foundation (June 2021)
The board of advisors of the Pamlico County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community.
Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Pamlico County and will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund. Grants typically range from $500 to $1000.
Applications are available beginning June 25th, 2021. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for information about applying. The deadline for applications is July 27th, 2021 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 Pamlico County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our nonprofits to expand their impact in our local community,” said Heather Brewer, board president. “We are excited to partner with our nonprofit community to continue supporting Pamlico County.”
For further information, contact Anne Sorhagen, NCCF program officer, at asorhagen@nccommunityfoundation.org or 910-202-6727 or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org.
About the Pamlico County Community Foundation
The Pamlico County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. The PCCF was founded in 2002 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 Pamlico County.
The PCCF board advises the Pamlico 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 Pamlico County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Brewer, board members include: Marsha Paplham (vice president), Sally Belangia, Tim Buck, Flora Moorman, Sam Myers and Sherman Smith.
The Pamlico 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 Pamlico 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 NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $184 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $290 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. The 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
For more information: info@nccommunityfoundation.org, 919-828-4387