Community Enhancement Grant Recipients in Action

Each year, the City administers the Community Enhancement Grant (CEG) to support non-profit organizations in Raleigh. This competitive grant program is designed to fund public services that support neighborhood improvements and other innovative community development activities for residents with low- and moderate-incomes.  

For the current fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), the City awarded a total of $200,000 to four local organizations.  

FY2024-25 Recipients Spotlight

The non-profit organizations that the City awarded CEG funds to in the current fiscal year are providing critical services in our community. Learn more about their work below!

Healing Transitions

Healing Transitions was awarded $50,000 in Community Enhancement Grant funds to support their men's emergency drop-in shelter. They anticipate connecting 100 individuals with vital healthcare/employment/benefits resources, and 25 individuals with permanent housing.

The Hope Center at Pullen

The Hope Center at Pullen has been awarded $50,000.00 in Community Enhancement Grant funds to support their Transition Program to continue & expand their reach in preventing homelessness for former foster youth. 

Urban Ministries of Wake County

Urban Ministries was awarded $50,000 in Community Enhancement Grant funds to expand their workforce development program. The funding will support Helen Wright Center for Women shelter guests’ participation in skilled job certificate programs. This workforce development  program which will allow graduates to gain employment and work in trades earning a livable wage.

Boys and Girls Club

Boys and Girls Club has been awarded $50,000 in Community Enhancement Grant funds for their Project Great Futures out-of-school program for underserved youth in SE Raleigh. They anticipate serving 2,200 youth.