Grant Opportunity

The 2024 Grant Season Will Open on June 1, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023 Recipients

Tried By Fire and Bank of the Arts!

Three women and one man holding a large check for $10,000 presented by the Junior League of Greater New Bern.

 

Grantee Announcement:

  • Grantees will be notified of their award status by September 1, 2024.

Grant Opportunity

The Junior League of Greater New Bern strives to promote and perpetuate social change within their community. To further our reach, we offer grant opportunities to other local nonprofits that have also committed their talents to create positive change. Applications will be accepted from June 1 – August 1, 2024.

Eligibility

  • 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Must serve the Greater New Bern area
  • No political organizations
  • No institutions of higher learning

Funding

To be determined by the funds raised from the Speakeasy Spectacular.

Application

All parts of the application are required unless otherwise noted. Failure to include any requested information will remove the organization from the pool of applicants. The application consists of the following:

  • The Application Cover Sheet
  • Narrative
    • Executive Summary
    • Purpose of Grant
    • Evaluation
    • Budget Narrative/Justification
    • Organization Information
  • Attachments
    • Copy of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
    • Board members and affiliations
    • Financials
    • Letters of support
    • Annual Report
  • Budget
    • Expenses
    • Revenue

Reporting Requirements

The funding for the JLGNB grant opportunity comes from the generous support of the businesses and community members in the Greater New Bern area. To encourage continued support, the JLGNB will require a report no more than six (6) months after receipt of the funds. The report should be no more than three pages and include:

  • A description of the activities being funded by the grant.
  • Specific outcomes of the project or expense.
  • Any changes to the original grant proposal, along with a short narrative supporting those changes.
  • Future initiatives.
  • Final income and expense budget for the initiative.

For questions, please contact Kelli Keith at [email protected].