Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant

The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation (BHCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, is a philanthropic organization established in 2001. Guided by a local volunteer advisory board, BHCF focuses on strengthening community assets in Beaufort and Hyde counties by building endowments, issuing grants, and providing civic leadership. It supports a broad spectrum of charitable initiatives aimed at improving quality of life for local residents. BHCF provides annual grant opportunities through its community grantmaking fund, which is designed to respond flexibly to evolving community needs. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, with total awards in 2025 amounting to $4,510. Funding areas are wide-ranging and may include human services, education, youth development, health, nutrition, arts, and other community-focused efforts. Grants are available to organizations operating in Beaufort and Hyde counties and must support services benefitting the public without discrimination. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public agencies such as schools and local governments, fire and rescue departments, and certain faith-based organizations conducting non-religious outreach. Organizations working with a fiscal sponsor that meets 501(c)(3) criteria may also apply. However, BHCF does not fund political activities, annual campaigns, loans, reimbursements for past expenses, religious activities promoting doctrine, or grants that benefit named individuals directly. The 2026 grant cycle opens on April 3 and closes at noon Eastern Time on May 5. All applications must be submitted through the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Grant Application Portal. First-time applicants must follow Training Module I to set up an account, while returning users should use Training Module II to initiate a new application. Late submissions, including those affected by technical issues, will not be considered. Applications are evaluated by community board members, often using an annual Community Needs Assessment to guide decision-making. Awards are typically announced about two months following the close of the application window. BHCF emphasizes adherence to guidelines, and only complete applications aligned with community priorities will be reviewed for funding.

Read the guidelines before applying. Ineligible applications will not be reviewed. Late applications will be rejected regardless of technical issues.