[Triangle Community Foundation](https://trianglecf.org)

October 2027 (Application deadline)

$40,000 total over 2 years ($20,000/year); up to 15 awards per cycle

Supports Triangle-area nonprofits empowering youth ages 5–24 through leadership, educational attainment, and post-secondary success initiatives.

General operating support; must serve youth in Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham counties.

--- ## Description This grant program from the Triangle Community Foundation provides general operating support to nonprofits in North Carolina's Triangle region (Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties) that serve youth ages 5–24. The focus is on organizations advancing youth-led and youth-informed initiatives, increasing educational attainment, and supporting access to and completion of post-secondary education. The grant aims to empower young leaders, recognizing their current and future capacity to lead, and supports programming that fosters youth engagement, well-being, and academic achievement. --- ## Due Dates - October 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $40,000 per award, distributed over 2 years ($20,000 per year) - Up to 15 two-year awards anticipated per cycle - Provides general operating support --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations (or those with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor) - Must be based in and serve one or more Triangle counties: Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham - Must serve youth ages 5–24 - Must comply with the Foundation’s non-discrimination policy - Only one application per organization per cycle --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Triangle Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf) - Organizations new to the portal must create an account; those using a fiscal sponsor should contact [nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org](mailto:nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org) before registering - Review criteria include alignment with program goals, youth engagement, support for youth well-being and academic needs, and organizational financial health - Foundation staff and an advisory committee (including youth representatives) review proposals --- ## Additional Information - Grantees must submit an interim report (mid-point) and a final grant report at the end of the funding period - The program operates on a biennial cycle, with new calls for proposals every other year --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Details](https://trianglecf.org/award/our-impact-education-youth) - [Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecf) - [Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Triangle Community Foundation | [Contact Page](https://trianglecf.org/contact/) | | Email (program/portal) | [nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org](mailto:nonprofitservices@trianglecf.org) | | Phone | (919) 474-8370 |

Education and Youth Impact Area Grant

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