The Hoke County Community Foundation (HCCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is a local philanthropic entity established in 1998. It is managed by a volunteer advisory board made up of local community members. HCCF works to strengthen the community by building permanent endowments, providing grants, and demonstrating community leadership. As a partner to donors and a resource for local organizations, HCCF plays an essential role in supporting charitable efforts within Hoke County.

HCCF offers a competitive grant opportunity annually to support qualified charitable organizations serving the Hoke County area. The 2025 application cycle opens on March 14 and closes promptly at noon Eastern Time on April 15. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technology-related delays. This policy underscores the importance of timely and accurate submission through the NCCF’s online grant portal.

Grants are awarded from both the general community grantmaking fund and the Mary Archie McNeill Endowment. The McNeill Endowment specifically supports music and cultural arts programming in Hoke County. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $19,700 through this competitive grant process. Individual awards typically range from $500 to $2,000. Applications must comply with detailed guidelines, and only organizations that follow the published procedures are eligible for funding.

Applicants must use NCCF’s online application platform. First-time applicants must follow Training Module I to create an organizational profile. Returning users can log in using existing credentials. Once registered, applicants should consult Training Module II for instructions on submitting a grant application. Detailed guidelines must be reviewed in advance, as failure to comply results in disqualification from the funding process.

Grant recipients are generally announced approximately two months after the application cycle closes. To guide their decisions, the HCCF board uses tools such as an annual community needs assessment, which is available for review on the foundation’s website. For direct assistance or questions about the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the program officer at NCCF.

The Hoke County Community Foundation operates under the North Carolina Community Foundation, headquartered at 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. For questions, applicants may contact the foundation by phone at 919-828-4387 or 800-532-1349. No specific email contact is listed for the program officer in the source provided.