Onslow Caring Communities Foundation Grant
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Onslow County that address community needs, with a focus on youth programs and animal welfare initiatives.
The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation (OCCF) is a philanthropic institution established in 2000 and serves as a local affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). As a grantmaking body, OCCF provides funding to charitable organizations operating in Onslow County, North Carolina. A volunteer advisory board comprised of local leaders helps manage the foundation's operations, directs grant distribution, and contributes to long-term community development by building endowment assets and supporting a broad range of needs. For the upcoming grant cycle, OCCF will accept applications from March 27, 2026, through noon Eastern Time on April 28, 2026. Submissions received after this deadline—including those affected by technical issues—will not be considered. The foundation welcomes applications from 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations with fiscal sponsors, local governments (including schools), fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations offering secular programs for the broader community. Religious entities may not request support for general operations or sectarian activities. Applicants must adhere to non-discrimination standards and serve communities within the foundation’s geographic reach. Funding is available through multiple streams, including OCCF’s community grantmaking fund and two named endowments: the Onslow County Youth Fund, supporting youth-focused initiatives, and the Dallas Fred Allen Endowment, which supports animal welfare and humane treatment programs. The latter endowment also includes up to $10,000 in funding specifically designated for capacity building among animal welfare nonprofits, defined as training and education initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership, and fundraising. The typical grant range is $750 to $5,000. However, larger requests may be considered for projects with strong potential for positive, measurable community impact. In 2025, OCCF distributed $103,920 through this competitive program. Both program-specific and general operating support are considered unless restricted by the source of funding. Exclusions include political activities, reimbursement for past expenses, faith-based operations limited to members of a particular religion, and regranting to other organizations. Applicants must use NCCF’s Grant Application Portal and follow the appropriate training modules. First-time users should complete Training Module I to create a profile; existing users may log in directly and use Training Module II to start a new application. Those applying for capacity building support must indicate this in the “Proposal Summary” section and respond to an additional prompt. Funding decisions are generally announced two months after the application deadline, and OCCF uses a Community Needs Assessment to inform decisions. Interested applicants may contact the regional Community Leadership Officer for further guidance.
Award Range
$750 - $10,000
Total Program Funding
$103,920
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Grants typically range from $750 to $5,000, with up to $10,000 available for capacity building for animal welfare organizations. General operating and program support are both eligible.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, fiscal sponsors, local governments, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities offering secular services. Religious operations, political activity, reimbursements, and regranting are ineligible.
Geographic Eligibility
Onslow County
Applicants must adhere to all guidelines or risk ineligibility; Capacity building requests should be clearly articulated in the Proposal Summary.
Application Opens
March 27, 2026
Application Closes
April 28, 2026
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