The Cleveland County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible Cleveland County organizations including 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2016 grant cycle.
In 2015, the Cleveland County Community Foundation awarded $11,500 in grant funding to local nonprofits. The awards ranged in size from $500 to $2,000.
Priority will be given to requests for projects and programs that address basic needs for food, shelter and clothing.
Priority will also be given to requests that address education; especially projects and programs that focus on financial literacy for adults and youth, and youth mentoring programs. Additional information and guidance is available online.
To begin the application process, grant seekers are invited to visit the Online Grants Center at https://fftcgrants.communityforce.com and search for Cleveland County Community Foundation to access the online application.
Past applicants can login to the Online Grants Center using their previously established ID and password. First-time applicants can create a new account.
Completed applications must be submitted online by noon on Friday, July 1, 2016. The system closes promptly at 12:00 pm and will not accept late submissions.
An informative webinar on how to apply for grants through the Online Grants Center can be viewed at http://www.fftc.org/communityforce-webinar. Contact Candice Abinanti with further questions about the application process at 704.973.4559 or cabinanti@fftc.org.
About the Cleveland County Community Foundation: Established in 1985 as a permanent endowment, the Cleveland County Community Foundation benefits a range of charitable purposes. As an affiliate of Charlotte-based Foundation For The Carolinas, the Cleveland County Community Foundation inspires philanthropy, increases charitable giving and strengthens the community.
The Foundation assists donors in making charitable contributions to the community, provides services for nonprofit organizations to create new or manage existing endowments and awards grants to local nonprofits. For information please visit www.clevelandcounty-cf.org.