FOCUS Broadband Community Grants
As a cooperative, FOCUS Broadband is dedicated to helping improve the communities we serve. Each year, FOCUS Broadband awards $40,000 to the numerous causes and worthwhile organizations that make a positive difference in the lives of local resident’s through our Community Grant Program. We’ve awarded more than $925,000 in community and education grants since the program’s inception in 2006.
Applications for the 2023 grant program are being accepted now through February 28th, 2023. For more information regarding the grants program, call 910-755-1677.
2023 Grant Application Budget Form
Read Guidelines, Criteria & Exclusions
Guidelines/Criteria
- Community Connections grants must directly benefit residents in areas served by FOCUS Broadband.
- Maximum request is $2,500.
- Funds are disbursed for single-use and must be expended within one year of receipt.
- Grants are open to nonprofit/educational organizations or educators in FOCUS Broadband’s service area or one in another county offering a program benefiting local residents. 100% of the funds must be used to benefit residents in FOCUS Broadband's service area.
- An organization may apply once per 12-month period.
Exclusions
Grant funds will not be available for the following: religious organizations or activities, political organizations or activities, capital campaigns, individuals, beauty pageants, scholarships; advertising, fraternal organizations, sponsorship of fund-raising events (such as raffles, auctions, walk-a-thons or telethons); general operating funds, payments to individuals for services, endowments and labor organizations. In addition, grants will not be issued to groups or organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Inquiries
Inquiries regarding the FOCUS Broadband Grant Program should be directed to:
FOCUS Broadband Grants
PO Box 3198
Shallotte, NC 28459
Email: grants@focusbroadband.com
2022 Community Grants Recipients
Brunswick County Literacy Council, Inc
Brunswick County Wellness Center
Brunswick Little Theatre
Brunswick Search and Rescue
Calabash Fire Department Auxiliary
Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America, Chapter NC 16
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Marine Corps League Detachment 1036
Oak Island Water Rescue
Paws-Ability
Power Walking Ministries
Smart Start of Brunswick County
South Brunswick Interchurch Council
Takin’ It To The Streets
The Carousel Center
The Cedar Grove Improvement Center
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