What We Fund

Creating Strong Organizations

Impact Alamance works closely with organizations that address our priority areas of Healthier, Smarter and Stronger. These strategic investments focus on population level outcomes and are centered around systems change, advocacy, and built environment. A portion of our investments are responsive grants. These grant opportunities are available to any nonprofit in Alamance County, serving Alamance County residents. These opportunities are listed below with their specific criteria and guidelines.

Community Forward Grant

Status: Open Year-Round

Description: The Community Forward Grant was designed to encourage new opportunities, build stronger relationships, and inspire sustainable community developments by providing funding to support community initiatives. The goal is to invest in great ideas and the people who power them, in hopes of granting greater opportunities for innovations, improvements and benefits by community residents. This grant is intended for Alamance County residents, not for nonprofits and organizations.

This grant of up to $10,000 can provide support to enable activities, projects, and events across all sectors including but not limited to environment, sustainability, sport and recreation, arts and culture, health and wellbeing, and community and neighborhood development.
We prioritize proposals that will make the county more equitable in opportunities and outcomes, especially for Black people, Indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx people, people of color and/or people from rural communities.

Eligibility:

Project idea is initiated by community members and addresses the direct needs and wants of the community. This grant is not intended to fund projects led by organizations.
Grant recipients can be a “fiscal agent” such as a religious institution, recognized nonprofit (501)(c)(3) or government entity, as long as the purpose of the grant is utilized by community members.
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Purpose and Priorities: Does the proposal respond to the grant purpose, diverse and priority populations, and direct community involvement?
- Value and Benefit: Does the proposal provide value and benefit to the community?
- Delivery and Capacity: Is the proposal and budget outlined? Is this initiative achievable?

How to apply: Please contact our Community Engagement Manager, Jewel Tillman at 336-395-7009 or Jewel.Tillman@conehealth.com for further details.

*No application for this*

Progress and Enhancement Fund

Status: Will open Spring of 2025.

Description: The Progress and Enhancement grant cycle is a competitive one-time grant opportunity of up to $50,000 designed to address the priorities identified in the 2022 Community Health Assessment for Alamance County. Alamance County 501 (c)(3) non-profits seeking to improve access to care, education, or the economy are eligible for the funding, which is to be used for supply and equipment needs only.

Eligibility: Must be located in Alamance County, serving Alamance County residents.

Organization must have its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for at least 2 years.
Organization must demonstrate that they have the capacity to manage a grant.
Funds requested can be used for equipment needs only.
Equipment must be used on a consistent basis (at least weekly).
Organizations that have had a vehicle funded previously are not eligible for future vehicle requests.
Organizations that received funding from the Progress & Enhancement Fund in 2023 are not eligible to apply until 2025.
Priority will be given to organizations serving margnalized communities in Alamance County.

We are NOT able to provide grants to the following:

Organizations that cannot provide a W9 or current solicitation license
Organizations that have a grant request that exceeds their total assets
Individuals
Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
For-profit organizations
Public, charter or private schools
Youth sports/Little league teams/booster clubs/scouting organizations
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status or religion
Individual churches
Grants for operations, programs or to fund new or existing staff

A strong application will demonstrate:

Two years of organizational operation
Proven track record of service in Alamance County
How the organization gains insights from people with lived experience in the area of service provided
Financial statements demonstrating revenue and expenses over two years (current year and previous year)
Clear project plans
Description of project need
Organization capacity to manage the scale of the project
Ability to sustain any ongoing maintenance costs

How to apply: Please click the link below to complete and submit the Letter of Intent form. Be prepared to provide organization and contact information, a very brief description of the project, and an approximate project dollar amount you are requesting. For specific questions please contact our VP of Programs, Marcy Green at 336-261-8179 or Marcy.Green@conehealth.com.

STEAM Grant for ABSS Teachers

Status: Open

Description: Impact Alamance has partnered with Honda to increase STEAM opportunities for students in the Alamance Burlington School System (ABSS). This collaboration aims to develop a sustainable workforce and ensure children experience the wonders of science, engineering, and technology. Through Honda’s contribution, Impact Alamance will provide a one-time competitive grant of up to $20,000. This grant will be awarded to K-12 ABSS schools enhancing STEAM learning. Funds from the grant can support, but are not restricted to events, programs, or challenges that promote hands-on STEAM activities through local chapters or affiliates, such as the First Lego League and First Robotics Team.

Eligibility: Must be in Alamance County, serving Alamance County students.

Open to K-12 teachers
Teacher must be a part of the Alamance-Burlington School System
Teacher must be committed to staying in Alamance County for the 2024-2025 school year
Projects must align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS)

Not Eligible:

Non-STEAM related projects
Professional Development opportunities
Non-ABSS teachers

A strong application will demonstrate:

Commitment to North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS)
Longevity and sustainability
Clear project plans
Description of project need
Demonstrate how the project will foster a love/appreciation for STEAM in the classroom
Priority will be given to Title 1 schools and/or school-wide initiatives that reach beyond the classroom.

How to apply: Please click the link below to complete and submit the Letter of Intent form. Be prepared to provide school and contact information, a very brief description of the project, and an approximate project dollar amount you are requesting. For specific questions please contact our Strategic Partnerships Fellow Moriah Griffin at 980-422-5551 or Moriah.Griffin@conehealth.com

Flex Fund

Status: Open

Description: The Flex Fund is a competitive one-time grant opportunity of up to $10,000 to be used towards nonprofit general operation expenses. Funds can be awarded to Alamance County 501(c)(3) non-profits whose purpose is to improve access to care, education, or the economy as identified in the 2022 Community Health Assessment for Alamance County. Grant awards are for nonprofit general operation expenses and not program expenses.

Examples of general operation expenses are:

Staff salaries and benefits: This includes compensation for employees, as well as payroll taxes and benefits like health insurance.
Rent and utilities: The cost of leasing office space, along with utilities like electricity, water, and internet.
Office supplies and equipment: Pens, paper, computers, printers, and other equipment needed for daily operations.
Technology costs: Expenses related to software licenses, website maintenance, and other IT needs.
Marketing and communications: Costs associated with promoting the nonprofit’s mission and programs, such as website development, brochures, and social media marketing.
Fundraising costs: Expenses incurred to raise money for the nonprofit, such as event planning, donor solicitation, and online fundraising platforms.
Accounting and legal fees: Costs associated with professional services like bookkeeping, tax preparation, and legal counsel.
Insurance: Liability insurance, property insurance, and other types of insurance to protect the nonprofit and its staff.
Professional development: Training and education for staff to improve their skills and knowledge relevant to the organization’s mission.
Board development: Costs associated with training and supporting the board of directors in their governance roles.
Other: The specific types of general operation expenses will vary depending on the unique needs of each nonprofit.

Amount Awarded:

Up to $5000 for new nonprofits that:

Have not previously received a grant from Impact Alamance OR
Do not have a full-time Executive Director
Up to $10,000 for nonprofits that:

Have received grant funding from Impact Alamance and have a paid, full time executive director on staff OR
Have participated and graduated from Leadership Institute or Alamance County Racial Equity CoLab and have a paid executive director on staff.

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) located in and serving Alamance County.
Must have 501(c)(3) status for 2 years.
Must address community health through – access, education, or economy.
Priority will be given to those that have not received a Progress and Enhancement grant in the past year.

Not Eligible:

Government entities
Public, charter or private schools
Sports teams
Individuals
Political Organizations or campaigns
For-profit entities
Capital Campaigns
Programs promoting religious doctrine
Event sponsorships
Scholarships

Priority will be given to organizations that:

Have an established relationship with Impact Alamance. Have received prior grants, participated in Leadership Institute or Alamance County Racial Equity Collaborative.
Serve a large amount of people.
Serve a diverse population.
Have a proven track record of service and collaboration with other organizations in Alamance County.
Gains feedback and engages the community the organization serves.
Provide a financial statement demonstrating revenue and expenses over two years.

Informational Zoom Session

If you were unable to attend the informational Zoom session about the Flex Fund grant opportunity, a recording of the session is available here. The session provides valuable insights into the grant application process and eligibility requirements.

Flex Fund Timeline

October 1 – Letters of Intent opens

October 15 – Letter of Intent due by 5pm

October 28 – Organizations notified of application status

November 12 – Grant applications due by 5pm

December – Grants reviewed

January 2025 – Recommendation made to Board of Directors

Early February 2025 – Organization notified of funding status