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Applying for a CNEF Grant

Process and Guidelines

Resourceful Communities partners (nonprofits and municipalities) are eligible to apply for CNEF grants.  Each participating organization is required to attend a technical assistance session prior to submitting a proposal.  Projects must integrate the triple bottom line -- sustainable economic development, social justice and environmental stewardship.  In addition, partners are encouraged to involve traditionally underserved communities in planning and implementation efforts and to collaborate with other area partners.  CNEF grants do not support deficit financing nor individuals or initiatives not associated with an organization or community.  CNEF funding supports projects within North Carolina.

Technical assistance sessions, which are required for new applicants, have been completed for the upcoming grant cycle.

 

Our Partners

Working for more than 15 years in distressed communities throughout North Carolina, Resourceful Communities follows the lead and wisdom of local leaders. Learn more about our partners.

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Kids in Tyrrell County, NC

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Project Spotlight
Resourceful Communities is working with partners to establish NC's first community forest on a 532-acre parcel in Hoke County.

Community forestry engages local partners in planning, management and stewardship. Adjacent to forestlands with the second largest US population of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, this community forest will restore habitat, provide economic opportunities and more.