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General Eligibility Requirements
Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible for financial assistance from the City of Raleigh:
| Eligibility Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Nonprofit Status | Grants may be awarded only to nonprofit agencies, chartered by the State of North Carolina, that have federal and state tax‐exempt status and can provide letters from the IRS and NC Department of Revenue. |
| Non-Discrimination | Grants may be awarded only to agencies that certify they will comply with the City's non-discrimination policy, a clause in the contract between the City and an agency. |
| Accessibility | Applicant agencies must demonstrate that facilities and projects will be accessible to people with disabilities. |
| Organizational Stewardship | The organizations are encouraged to have year‐round managerial leadership and an active board of directors that is reflective of the community it serves. |
| Financial Controls | The applicant agency must have an adequate financial management system in place to maintain effective control and accountability over all funds, property and other assets. Sufficient backup documentation is required in order to be reimbursed for eligible expenses. |
| Complete Application | The application is submitted by the grant deadline, is accurate and all components of application are provided. |
| Maximum Funding Level | The maximum level of funding that can be requested by a nonprofit agency is 25 percent of the agency’s total actual operating expenses for the last completed fiscal year. |
| Two Categories Policy | Non-profit agencies can be awarded funding in only two grant categories. Please note: Individuals are not eligible to apply directly for funding. |
- Arts Grants: Funding awarded annually to nonprofit organizations to provide arts programming within the City of Raleigh. Learn More about Arts Grant Program
- Community Enhancement Grants: Annual grants to nonprofit organizations for activities that must benefit low-income individuals, households, and/or neighborhoods. Learn more about Community Enhancement grants
- Grants for Businesses: There are four different grants for help business owners. They are the Facade Rehabilitation Grants, Business Investment Grants, Building Upfit Grants and Impact Partner Grant
- Neighborhood Funds: Grants up to 1,000 for projects that strengthen and improve neighborhoods and enhance a sense of community
