Fayetteville awards over $1.6 million to community nonprofits

By Staff Report, posted Jul 17, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com

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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