The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $12,000 in grants to seven organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $1,000 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for the Currituck-Dare Childhood Cancer Safety Net
• $2,500 to Food Bank of the Albemarle for Strengthening Food Access Infrastructure
• $2,500 to Interfaith Community Outreach Inc. for Bridging the Gap: Supporting Families in Crisis
• $1,500 to Kids First Inc. for Nationally Accredited Comprehensive Child Abuse Services.
• $2,000 to Lower Currituck Food Pantry for general operating support
• $1,500 to North Carolina Coastal Federation for The Coastal Classroom: Expanding STEM Education Across Currituck and Dare Counties
• $1,000 to OBX Room In The Inn for Strengthening Community Support Services and Organizational Capacity

“Our community flourishes when donors invest in local nonprofits and community organizations for the long term,” said Lisa Rose, advisory board president of the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy through the community foundation helps turn collective generosity into lasting support.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from the community grantmaking fund. Each year, CDCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches.

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/Currituck-Dare to learn more about the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.

Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1999, the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Rose, board members include Dena Jakubosky (vice president), Sheila Tyler (secretary/treasurer), Josh Bass, Lynda Burek, Theresa Dozier, Mary Beth Fanelli, Jo Hurd, Reggie Saunders, Jane Thorne, Ginger Webster and John Wright.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation transforms the collective generosity of our donors into a permanent source of community support, with a focus on the state’s rural areas.

NCCF partners with donors and a network of affiliates to sustain over 1,300 endowments totaling over $600 million in assets. Nearly $360 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.