Application period now open for Cumberland County nonprofit assistance program grants
By Staff Report, posted
Mar 4, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com
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.