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.

Public Webinar – Application Kickoff

To assist interested nonprofits, Cumberland County will host a public kickoff webinar to review eligibility requirements, application instructions, timelines, and answer questions.
Event Title: Community Impact Micro Award Application Kickoff Webinar FY 2026–2027
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Registration Link: Registration

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.