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Application period now open for Cumberland County nonprofit assistance program grants

By Staff Report, posted 2 months ago
Graphic provided by: Cumberland County 

The application period is now open for nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County who wish to apply for a Community Impact Grant.

The Cumberland County Community Impact Grant Program allows nonprofit organizations to apply for up to $50,000 in direct assistance. Eligible organizations include:

  • Health and Human Services Organizations – Nonprofits providing mental health support, substance abuse treatment, food assistance, homelessness prevention, domestic violence (shelters), and other essential social services.
  • Religious and Faith-Based Organizations – Churches, faith-based community outreach programs, and religious nonprofits that provide food distribution, emergency assistance, or identified other public purpose.
  • Public Safety and Emergency Response Organizations – Volunteer fire departments, EMS organizations, and nonprofit disaster response entities supporting public safety and emergency preparedness.
  • Educational and Youth Development Organizations – Nonprofits providing services to at-risk youth, after-school programs, mentorship, vocational training, literacy programs, and other educational initiatives.
  • Arts, Culture, and Community Development Organizations – Nonprofits focused on preserving local arts, cultural heritage, and supporting economic revitalization and community development projects.

The application is available on the Cumberland County Website at https://pub.co.cumberland.nc.us/Forms/CIPNApplication. Applications will be accepted through close of business, April 1, 2025.

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