The city's Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) has awarded $1,683,509 in competitive grants to local nonprofits as part of its 2025–26 Annual Funding Cycle.
Each program year, starting in July and ending in June, focuses on priorities identified by ECD and city council. Recent priorities included homelessness, mental health, gun violence interruption and youth development.
“At the heart of each annual funding cycle is our belief in the strength of our community,” said Economic and Community Development Director Chris Cauley in a press release. “The city receives federal dollars, but it’s ECD’s privilege to invest them where they matter most, and that’s into organizations that help Fayetteville grow stronger, safer and more resilient.”
By investing in community partners, the city can maximize the impact of public funding and ensure that vital resources reach those who need them most.
This year’s awards will fund programs that address critical needs, including youth mentoring, homelessness prevention and opioid response.
Youth Development and Mentoring
Greater Life of Fayetteville, $15,000
The Two-Six Project, $10,000
ROOTS Mentoring, $10,000
Jai6 Youth Foundation, $10,000
Homelessness Prevention and Intervention
Marius Maximus Foundation for Mental Health, $10,000
Combined Unified Services, $10,000
Legal Aid of North Carolina, $25,000
Connections of Cumberland County, $68,000
Myrover-Reese Fellowship Homes, Street Outreach, $98,924
Fayetteville Urban Ministry, $103,721
Carolina Collaborative Community Care, Rapid Re-Housing, $115,000
Access to Essential Health Services and Opioid-Related Services
Better Health of Cumberland County, $20,000
North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition, $104,000
Myrover-Reese Fellowship Homes, $201,500
Emergency Home Repair Program
Fayetteville Urban Ministry, $ 441,182
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity, $ 441,182
Grant application cycles run from November to January.
These investments are made possible through federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other federal programs.
Nonprofits or those interested can learn more about ECD resources and funding by visiting FayettevilleNC.gov/ECD.
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