The New Hanover County is excited to announce the 2025-2026 Non-County Agency Funding.
Donor Name: New Hanover County
State: North Carolina
County: New Hanover County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
New Hanover County is committed to providing financial assistance to nonprofit agencies which assist the county in carrying out its mission and strategic objectives.
The focus areas defined by the new strategic plan are:
- Workforce and Economic Development
- Community Safety and Well-being
- Sustainable Land Use and Environmental Stewardship
Funding Information
Funding allotments will not exceed $50,000.
Eligible Expenses
All expenses requested for funding must be in support of the program/service where funds are requested, and more specifically must be a major part tied directly to the program delivery (not administrative, marketing, utilities, or rent, unless noted below).
- Program Supplies – The materials and equipment that are used directly to carry out the program and services of the nonprofit organization and should be allocated to the specific program/service that uses them.
- Training – For certifications for specialized programs (for new employees or interns) required to perform program delivery (typically based on an evidence-based model or similar).
- Travel/Mileage – Miles traveled transporting participants and/or program deliverables (food, counseling, etc.) to other locations, if needed. Could also include mileage for program staff to attend training as above.
- Printing – Only for program specific outreach and marketing materials that are DIRECT participant informational hand-outs (not fundraising for agency) that can include participant handbooks, hard copies of policies and procedures, safety information, and written correspondence for participants.
- Rent – Short-term rental of a building, vehicle, appliance, etc., which is necessary for the success of the program OR ENLARGES population outreach and organic growth. Refrigerated storage, washer/dryer, etc. The committee assumes reliance on the agency board to develop long-term budget strategies to manage operational costs for these fixed overheads.
- Utilities & Other Occupancy Costs – Electricity, water, heating & air conditioning if these costs are directly related to the program and required to perform DIRECT DELIVERY of services. Not fixed overhead costs.
- Technology – Purchase of hardware/software which is specific to the needs of the program and CANNOT be accomplished otherwise.
- Salary & Benefits – Salary is the amount of money that an employee receives for performing their job duties. Benefits are the non-monetary rewards that an employee receives from their employer, such as health insurance, retirement plan, paid leave, professional development, and so on. Salary & Benefits should be tied to actual DIRECT DELIVERY of the program services. An exception would be an agency that has a small staff (ex. executive director is one of the three or four total employees).
- Other Program Costs – Whatever is not covered above. You must specify what it is for on the form.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status and governmental entities are generally eligible to apply for non-county agency funding.
Required Documents
A complete submission must be comprised of the following documentation:
- Completed Funding Application
- Non-County Agency Reporting Form and Worksheet
- IRS Tax Exempt Letter (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6))
- 2023 IRS 990, 990-EZ, or 990N, Must be signed.
- Current up-to-date NC Solicitation License or Exemption Letter
- Articles of Incorporation
- Current Board of Directors Roster
- Agency Organizational Chart.
For more information, visit New Hanover County.
