Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation Grant

The Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation (BHCF), founded in 1999, is a local philanthropic entity operating under the umbrella of the North Carolina Community Foundation. BHCF functions as both a source of funding for community causes and a partner to donors aiming to support the residents of Bertie and Hertford counties. Guided by a local volunteer advisory board, the foundation is committed to building permanent endowments, distributing grants, and fostering community leadership in eastern North Carolina. The BHCF Community Grant Program supports charitable organizations serving the local area, with funding directed from its community grantmaking fund. The program funds a wide range of needs, including but not limited to education, youth development, food and nutrition, health, the arts, and general human services. Grants awarded typically range from $500 to $1,000, and in 2025, the foundation awarded $6,100 across six local organizations through this program. To be eligible, applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or have fiscal sponsorship from one, and may also include local government units (including public schools), fire and rescue departments, and religious entities applying for charitable outreach programs that benefit the wider community. Applicants must operate in Bertie or Hertford counties. Programs must be non-discriminatory and non-sectarian, and grants will not be provided for activities promoting specific religious doctrine, political purposes, re-granting, or costs incurred prior to application submission. Applications must be submitted through the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Grant Application Portal. First-time applicants must create an account as outlined in Training Module I, and all users must follow Training Module II to submit their application. Applications not adhering to the provided guidelines or submitted after the posted deadline will be considered ineligible. While the application window for the 2026 cycle has not yet opened, the BHCF advises prospective applicants to monitor the foundation’s webpage for updates regarding the exact deadline. Typically, funding decisions are made approximately two months following the close of the submission period. The foundation emphasizes the importance of aligning proposals with findings from its annual Community Needs Assessment, which informs grantmaking priorities. All decisions are made by local advisory boards with knowledge of community needs. For questions or guidance, applicants may contact Josh Littlejohn, Community Leadership Officer – Eastern NC, via email at jlittlejohn@nccommunityfoundation.org or phone at 252-877-5556.

Review the Community Needs Assessment and align proposal with local priorities to improve competitiveness.