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 $1.12 million in community and education grants since the program’s inception in 2006. For more information regarding the FOCUS Broadband grants program, email grants@focusbroadband.com.
The 2026 Community Connections Grants application period is now closed. The 2027 application period will open in December 2026.
Read Guidelines, Criteria & Exclusions
Guidelines/Criteria
- Community Connections community 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
2026 Community Grants Recipients
Albemarle United Way
Bald Head Island Conservancy
Bethesda United Methodist Church
Blue Star Families (Greater Fayetteville Region)
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina
Brunswick County Homeless Coalition
Brunswick Family Assistance
Calabash VFW Post 7288
Cale Community Foundation
Christian Recovery Centers
Duplin County Partnership for Kids
Friday Night Meals @ Camp UNC
NC Volunteers in Public Schools (NC VIPS)
Nexus Empowerment Network
Pender County Christian Services
Pender Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation
Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office
Samara’s Village
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Southeastern Life Center
South Brunswick Interchurch Council
Suds of Love, Inc
WAVES 4 K.I.D.S.
Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club
Women’s Life Center
