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Non-Profit Agency Funding Program (NAFP)
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The FY2008-2009 funding cycle is closed. Applications for the FY2009-2010 cycle will become available in January 2009.
Please review the information on this website. If you have questions regarding the County's Nonprofit Agency Funding Program, please contact Kevin Etheridge at 919-560-0018 or via email at ketheridge@durhamcountync.gov.
NAFP Files
Durham County NPAF Grant Application Overview
Durham County Government accepts applications for funding of local nonprofit organizations as a part of its annual budget process. The Durham County Board of Commissioners invites all interested nonprofit organizations to submit an annual application for funding.
The application and evaluation process for funding is driven by the applicant organization's mission as it corresponds to Durham County's mission:
The mission of Durham County Government is to enhance the quality of life for its citizens, by providing education, safety and security, health and human services, economic development, cultural and recreational resources.
Durham County Goals
- Durham citizens are safe.
- Durham enjoys a prosperous economy.
- Durham citizens enjoy a healthy environment.
- Durham's citizens enjoy a community that is vibrant, rich in aesthetic beauty and embraces and promotes its cultural heritage.
- Children are ready for and succeeding in school.
- Every citizen in Durham has access to adequate, safe and affordable housing.
- Durham citizens are healthy.
- Durham citizens enjoy sustainable, thriving neighborhoods with efficient and well-maintained infrastructure.
- Senior adults have optimum choices for the highest quality of life.
Eligibility
All nonprofits shall verify their nonprofit status and submit detailed financial documents for review by County auditors and/or finance personnel. All applicants shall provide copies of:
- Most recent IRS Form 990
- Most recent solicitation license (if exempt, submit exemption letter)
- IRS tax-exempt letter confirming 501(c)(3) Non-profit status
- Certificate of liability insurance
- List of board members that includes name, position held, address, and professional affiliation
- All applications must be complete and contain all requested information and documents in order to be considered for funding
Please note that for new nonprofit agencies (less than two years old), a site visit by the County's Finance Department will also be required to confirm that administrative and programmatic systems are in place to effectively operate the proposed programmatic activities.
Grant Cycle
- The grant period for nonprofits approved for funding for Fiscal Year 2010 will be from July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010. Applications will be available in January 2009. Final funding decisions are made by the Board of County Commissioners in June of each year.
Application Process
- Complete the Durham County Non-profit Agency Funding Application and submit 12 copies, double-sided, three-hole punched, collated and fastened with paperclips or binder clips (NO STAPLES). Do not submit a cover letter, and do not place in a packet or folder. One of the twelve copies must be an original including original signatures and suitable for making additional copies.
- Submit the twelve copies of the application to:
Durham County Government
Budget and Management Services
200 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Durham, NC 27701
- All applications will be initially screened to ensure that all required information and documentation has been submitted. Complete applications will be forwarded to respective County Departments for review by staff. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for County staff review and will be ineligible for funding. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit applications early to ensure that all documentation is complete.
- Upon the County Commissioners' approval of the FY 2009-2010 annual budget, grant notification letters will be sent to agencies.
Consideration
- Actual grant funding is based upon funds appropriated by the County Commissioners in the annual budget.
- It is the policy of Durham County Government to fund new nonprofit organizations (i.e., less than two years old) at no more than $5,000.
- Previous years' allocations are not a consideration for funding. Each application is approved based on its own merits.
- Submission of a complete application will not guarantee funding to the applicant.
- Applications not received by the deadline will not be accepted.
Grant Recipient Requirements
Organizations that receive grant funding are required to:
- Submit a revised scope of work if not funded at level requested
- Enter into contract with Durham County for the delivery of services
- Obtain appropriate level of insurance as determined by Durham County
- Participate in Durham's Results Based Accountability committees
- Provide a Mid-Year Program report to the Durham County Budget Office
- Submit financial reports to the County's Compliance Manager twice a year
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