Your nonprofit organization may be eligible to apply for a grant from the Mecklenburg County ABC Board.
Donor Name: Mecklenburg County ABC Board
State: North Carolina
County: Mecklenburg County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/09/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $75,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Annual Grant Program is a long-standing grant opportunity provided by the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that bring important programming to their target populations. Together, partner grantee organizations and the ABC Board can have a positive impact on the community.
The ABC Board encourages eligible organizations to submit proposals that bring important programming for prevention, education, treatment, and research of alcohol and/or substance abuse (substance use disorder) per Chapter 18B-805 (h) of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Funding Information
Grants will be awarded up to $75,000 for a one-year project period in FY 2024, depending on and in alignment with the applicant’s proposed project and at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The ABC Board is interested in applications from BIPOC-led and serving organizations as well as new projects that show innovation in reaching identified target populations.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding is restricted to organizations that meet the following criteria (note: fiscal sponsors are NOT allowed for the Annual Grant Program):
- Mecklenburg County non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to governmental entities such as the State of North Carolina and its agencies, municipal corporations, and political subdivisions of the State.
- 501(c) (3) determination letters located in and serving residents of Mecklenburg County.
- Evidence of three (3) consecutive years of organization growth/success.
- Current year operating budget of $350,000 or more.
- The ABC Board requires all awardees to have a current active NC Charitable Solicitation License (CSL) or exempt status with the NC Secretary of State (NCSOS). Before applying for a grant, please check your organization’s status HERE. If you do not have a CSL, exempt status, or your license has expired, please apply, or renew at this time. The ABC Board will require proof of application to the NCSOS to move forward in the grant process. The CSL number or evidence of exempt status will be required to receive a grant award.
- Demonstration of organizational financial stability though one of these options:
- Option 1: Three (3) most recent 990 full versions
- Option 2: Two (2) independent audits with comparative information completed by a licensed CPA
- Option 3: Three (3) independent audits with single year information completed by a licensed CPA.
For more information, visit Mecklenburg ABC Board.
