The Martin County Community Foundation (MCCF), established in 2004, is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting local charitable efforts in Martin County, North Carolina. It operates as an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation and is managed by a volunteer advisory board composed of local leaders. This board helps build and manage permanent community endowments, makes grants, and provides leadership to address pressing needs across the county.

For the 2025 grant cycle, MCCF will accept applications for its Unrestricted Endowment Fund from March 7 through noon Eastern Time on April 8. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted, including those delayed due to technical issues. These grants are open to qualified charitable organizations serving the Martin County community and are awarded on a competitive basis.

Grant awards typically range from $500 to $1,500. In the previous grant cycle in 2024, MCCF distributed $3,020 in total funding. Funding for these grants comes from the Foundation’s community grantmaking fund. While relatively modest in amount, these grants are aimed at generating meaningful local impact and supporting essential services and programs in the community.

Applications must be submitted through the North Carolina Community Foundation’s online application system. First-time applicants are instructed to follow Training Module I to create a user profile. Returning applicants can log in using their existing credentials. Once logged in, applicants should follow the directions in Training Module II to submit a new grant application. All applicants must adhere strictly to the application guidelines; failure to do so will render the application ineligible.

Grant decisions are usually announced about two months following the close of the application window. MCCF’s local advisory board uses an annual Community Needs Assessment to guide their funding priorities, and applicants are encouraged to review this document, which is available on the foundation’s website. For additional questions or support during the application process, applicants are directed to contact the designated Program Officer.