Community Impact Program

Community Impact Micro-Award Program FY 2026–2027

Cumberland County is pleased to announce the launch of the Community Impact Micro-Award Program FY 2026–2027, designed to provide short-term financial assistance to nonprofit organizations serving low-to-moderate income individuals within Cumberland County. Funds are administered by Cumberland County and provide up to $3,500 in reimbursement-based financial assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations in support of their broader mission.

This program aligns with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1311(a)(2) and supports initiatives that serve a defined public purpose.

Statute reference: G.S. 160D-1311

Public Webinar – Application Kickoff Recording

To assist interested nonprofits, Cumberland County has made the recording of the recent public kickoff webinar available. The recording provides an overview of eligibility requirements, application instructions, and key timelines.

Event Title: Community Impact Micro Award Application Kickoff Webinar FY 2026–2027
Date: March 2, 2026

Community Impact Micro Award Application Kickoff Webinar FY 2026-2027

Eligible Program Areas

Funding may support programs within the following categories:

• Health and Human Services
  • Mental health support, substance abuse treatment, food assistance, homelessness prevention, domestic violence shelters, and other essential social services.
• Religious and Faith-Based Services
  • Churches and faith-based organizations providing food distribution, emergency assistance, or other qualifying public purpose services.
• Public Safety and Emergency Response Organizations
  • Volunteer fire departments, EMS organizations, and nonprofit disaster response entities supporting public safety and preparedness.
• Educational and Youth Development
  • At-risk youth services, after-school programs, mentorship, vocational training, literacy initiatives, and other educational programs.
• Arts, Culture, and Community Development
  • Organizations focused on preserving local arts and cultural heritage, economic revitalization, and community development initiatives.

Application Timeline
Application Opens: March 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM (EST)
Application Closes: March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM (EST)