Each year, Guilford County provides funds to a variety of dedicated community organizations meeting the definition of a 501(c) nonprofit to facilitate economically, culturally, and civically valuable services. These services are designated as carrying out a public purpose by North Carolina statute, and include community and youth development, education, and support for cultural and artistic activities.
Applying for Funding
The funding application period is now closed.
The county conducts a competitive process to distribute the funding, with a standard application and training required for all applicants requesting resources. Funds are awarded for each fiscal year (FY), although an award in one year is not a guarantee of funding in future funding cycles. Applications seeking to fund traditional economic-focused activities, such as job creation, might require a public hearing and review process prior to award based on requirements set out in North Carolina G.S. 158-7.1.
Community-based Organization Policy
FY 2025 Application Timeline
January 6: Virtual Information Session at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
January 20-February 28: Application Period.
February 4: Second Information Session at 3 p.m.
March 1–April 18: Application review.
May 15: County Manager's Recommended Budget.
June 5: Public Hearing on the Recommended Budget.
June 19: Anticipated Budget adoption.
June 23: Contract routing for approved organizations start.
Reporting
Organizations granted funding through the county community-based organization application process are required to provide certain quarterly reports, linked below. First, an organization must submit quarterly financial report that outline the allocation of awarded funds. Second, performance reports detailing the utilization of these funds to bolster the programs or initiatives outlined in the Community-based Organization application are due for public transparency and accountability. All reports are due 30 days after the last day of the quarter by 5 p.m., reports will need to be emailed to the county's Grants Manager.
CBO Information Session 1 Recording
Frequently Asked Questions
The application window is from January 20-February 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. All applications must be emailed to grants@guilfordcountync.gov.
Yes, you can download the Microsoft Word document, save, review, and email the final copy for your submission.
We recommend using the address used on your W-9.
The county will award up to $2.4 million dollars.
The policy states: "Organizations serving Guilford County are defined as those having 501(c) designations and meeting the legal requirements of the State of North Carolina, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the County of Guilford and which use locations within Guilford County limits for its primary service place, have an office in Guilford County, have a majority of Guilford County residents in their service population, and/or conduct a majority of their activities and programs in Guilford County."
Awards up to $100,000 will be awarded as a lump sum, while those awarded more than $100,000 will be paid with an initial payment of $100,000 and four installment payments of the remaining amount.
Yes, to apply for funding the organization must be a registered and active nonprofit organization in Guildford County with a main office within county limits.
The average amount awarded is $25,000-$50,000.
An announcement will be made with the adoption of the FY25 budget.
Organizations must provide program/ projects budgets for which you are requesting funds for or provide full organizational budget.
Yes, organizations are required to submit quarterly financial and performance reports.
Yes, receipts and invoices will serve as supporting documents for your reports.
The evaluation process is a collaborative process in partnership with our Board of Commissioners. As part of the review process, we review things like demonstrated community need, service impact to community, capacity to deliver services, reasonableness of the funding amount. Other factors can impact the evaluation based on information provided in the application.
Yes, all certificates of liability insurance must be made out to:
Guilford County
Attn: Risk Management Dept.
301 W. Market St. Suite 304
Greensboro, NC 27401
The county does not require an additional endorsement page with the Certificate of Insurance.
Fiscal Year 2025 Community-based Organization Awards
Congratulations to the following organizations who were collectively awarded $1.7 million in funding for fiscal year 2025.
| Agency | Adopted Fnding |
|---|---|
| A Legacy of Hope | $5,000 |
| A Simple Gesture – Greensboro Inc. | $15,000 |
| Aaron T. Jones Jet-black Empowerment | $45,000 |
| African American Atelier Inc. | $50,000 |
| ARC of High Point | $10,000 |
| Beyond Sports NC | $20,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | $15,000 |
| Black Child Development Institute | $10,000 |
| B-Natural | $5,000 |
| Carolina Theater | $25,000 |
| Children Law Center | $20,000 |
| Combat Female Veterans Assoc. | $50,000 |
| Commander Peace Academy | $20,000 |
| D-Up Inc. | $20,000 |
| Establishing Safe Cultures | $20,000 |
| Families Against Senseless Killings | $20,000 |
| Family Room Foster Care Resource | $10,000 |
| Folk Festival | $25,000 |
| Friends Of John Coltrane | $25,000 |
| Glenwood Together | $10,000 |
| Greensboro Business League | $45,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | $40,000 |
| Growing The Distance Inc. | $20,000 |
| Guilford Housing Foundation | $10,000 |
| Hayes Taylor YMCA | $40,000 |
| High Point Arts Council | $50,000 |
| High Point Discovered | $10,000 |
| Historic Jamestown Society | $20,000 |
| Horse Power | $10,000 |
| HP Friendship Foundation | $15,000 |
| HP Housing Authority | $15,000 |
| 2 | Page Jalloh’s Upright Services | $15,000 |
| Junior Aggies | $7,500 |
| Kids Poetry Basketball Inc. | $15,000 |
| Level Up Parenting | $10,000 |
| Lydia House Inc. | $20,000 |
| Malachi House II | $37,500 |
| Mega Church Ministries | $20,000 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | $10,000 |
| New Hope Missionary Baptist | $10,000 |
| Next Level of the Triad Inc. | $45,000 |
| Open Door | $25,000 |
| Peacehaven Community Farms | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Triad Film Commission | $15,000 |
| Room at The Inn | $15,000 |
| Senior Resources | $25,000 |
| Sister Circle | $70,000 |
| Southwest Renewal, HP | $75,000 |
| St. Stephen AME Zion Church | $10,000 |
| Still I Rise | $25,000 |
| T Wingate Andrews High School | $50,000 |
| TCC Community Health | $20,000 |
| The Heroes Center | $10,000 |
| The Mind Group | $20,000 |
| The Oaks Therapeutic Community | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater HP | $15,000 |
| Triad Food Pantry Inc. | $50,000 |
| Triad Health Project | $40,000 |
| Triad Play Therapeutic After School | $25,000 |
| TSCF Food Network | $15,000 |
| Turning Everything Around | $20,000 |
| United Arts Council of Greensboro | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greater High Point | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greensboro | $10,000 |
| Urban Roots NC | $12,500 |
| 3 | Page W. D. Muhammad Center | $7,500 |
| West End Ministries | $20,000 |
| Welfare Reform Liaison Project | $25,000 |
| YMCA Of High Point-Chavis Branch | $40,000 |
| Youth Behavior Helper | $20,000 |
| Youth Focus | $25,000 |
| YWCA of High Point | $15,000 |