Montgomery County Fund Grant
This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
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 NCCFโs 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.
Award Range
$1,000 - $5,000
Total Program Funding
$55,510
Number of Awards
5
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000; 2025 total funding was $55,510; awards made through community grantmaking fund.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants include IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations with qualifying fiscal sponsors, public institutions including schools and fire/rescue departments, and religious entities applying for nonsectarian programs. Only applicants serving Montgomery County are eligible. Discriminatory practices are prohibited. Funds may not support political activities, sectarian promotion, or costs incurred before submission.
Geographic Eligibility
Montgomery County (NC)
Review guidelines closely; failure to follow guidelines leads to ineligibility.
Application Opens
March 27, 2026
Application Closes
April 28, 2026
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