Franklin County Community Foundation awards $6,500 in grants

The Franklin County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $6,500 in grants to seven organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

“It’s an honor to support local nonprofits and organizations through our grantmaking,” said Ashley Jarema, advisory board president of the Franklin County Community Foundation. “By working with our donors to build permanent sources of support, we help strengthen the fabric of our community.” 

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

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

Franklin County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Founded in 1991, the Franklin County Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Jarema, board members include Pamela Andrejev (vice president), Morgan Barnes, Gabe Bowman, Kim Kaid and Laurica Yancey. 

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.

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