Raleigh's Human Relations Commission makes grant funding recommendations to City Council. Grants are awarded annually to nonprofits providing direct services to low-income residents who identify with targeted groups:
- Older Adults
- Youth
- Housing Insecurity
- Persons with a Disability
- Persons with a Substance Use Disorder
These grants demonstrate the City’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring access to essential resources and services.
FY24 Grantees Impact
This past year, the FY24 Human Services Grant has led to remarkable accomplishments in Raleigh. Key highlights include:
- Service Delivery: Grantees provided over 2,600,000 units of service to residents.
- Community Outreach: Over 100 outreach events were conducted, broadening our support network.
- Equity and Inclusion: Initiatives were implemented to address disparities and ensure accessibility for all, including individuals with disabilities.
- Innovation and Resilience: Grantees adapted to evolving community needs with innovative approaches.
The grantees contributions have significantly impacted Raleigh, bringing positive changes and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Announcing FY25 Awardees
As we celebrate FY24 successes, we are excited to announce the FY25 awardees. For the upcoming fiscal year, 44 non-profit organizations in Raleigh have been selected. These organizations will receive over $1.2 million to support a range of services and initiatives to improve the lives of Raleigh residents.
| Grantee Organizations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Medical Ministry | Figs of Wake County | National Society to Prevent Blindness, NC Affiliate | The Family Violence Prevention Center |
| Arise Collective | Garner Road Community Center | North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance | The Green Chair Project |
| AventWest Community Development | Haven House | North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition | The Hope Center at Pullen |
| Boys Club of Wake County | Healing Transitions | Note in the Pocket | The Salvation Army |
| CASA | Hospice of Wake County | Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | The Women's Center of Wake County |
| Communities in Schools of Wake County | Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | PLM Families Together | The Young Men's Christian Association |
| Community Partnerships | JLBC Community Alliance | SAFEChild | Triangle Family Services |
| CORRAL Riding Academy | Learning Together | SouthLight Healthcare | Triangle Golf Foundation |
| Darkness Rising Project | Legal Aid of North Carolina | StepUP Ministry | Urban Ministries of Wake County |
| Family Promse of Wake County | LIFE Skills Foundation | Tammy Lynn Center | Wake Enterprises |
| Fellowship Home of Raleigh | Meals on Wheels of Wake County | The Arc of the Triangle | Wake Legal Support Center |