Montgomery County Fund Grant

The Montgomery County Fund, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), offers annual competitive grant opportunities to support a wide array of community services in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Founded in 1992, the fund operates under the guidance of a local advisory board and contributes to local development by managing permanent endowments and distributing grants through its community grantmaking fund. The next application cycle for the Montgomery County Fund opens on March 27, 2026, and closes at noon Eastern Time on April 28, 2026. Applications must be submitted online through NCCF’s Grant Application Portal, and no late submissions will be accepted under any circumstances, including those delayed due to technical issues. Grant awards typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. In 2025, the fund distributed a total of $55,510 in competitive grants to support local initiatives, including youth services, educational support, healthcare access, and essential needs programs. Eligible applicants include IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities, organizations with qualifying fiscal sponsors, local governments (including public schools), fire and rescue departments, and religious organizations applying for nonsectarian charitable programs. Organizations must operate in Montgomery County to be considered, and must not discriminate based on personal identity or beliefs. Proposals may seek support for general operations or specific programs unless otherwise restricted. Applications will not be considered if they request funds for capital campaigns, political activities, faith-based programs serving only religious members, or costs incurred before the submission deadline. Grants must benefit the broader community and may not include re-granting or direct aid to named individuals. Applicants should carefully review program guidelines and tailor submissions to any unique eligibility or focus areas defined by the local affiliate. First-time applicants must create a profile through the NCCF application portal using the instructions in Training Module I. Returning applicants should log in using existing credentials. All users should follow the steps in Training Module II to submit an application. Grant decisions are generally announced within two months after the deadline. Review of an annual Community Needs Assessment may inform funding decisions. For questions or additional guidance, applicants should contact Dawn Neighbors, Community Leadership Officer for Central NC, at dneighbors@nccommunityfoundation.org or 910-292-4437.

Review guidelines closely; failure to follow guidelines leads to ineligibility.