Durham nonprofits serving young people ages 4 to 24 can apply for $40,000 to $50,000 county grants. Applications close at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16.

Durham nonprofits that work with children and young adults have until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, to apply for a share of $500,000 in Durham County grants. Each award is worth $40,000 to $50,000.

The county expects to pick 10 to 12 groups for its Youth Services Grant Program. Grants cover 12 months. The county set out the program in an Oct. 21 news release.

The county said young people “still face complex challenges that cannot be fully addressed through existing County programs alone.”

Who can apply

  • nonprofits with active 501(c)(3) status
  • community groups with a fiscal sponsor that has active 501(c)(3) status

Projects must serve young people ages 4 to 24 in Durham County.

What the money is for

Each project must fit at least one of three categories:

  • youth social-emotional and mental health services
  • youth enrichment and recreational activities
  • youth academic supports
Program detail Figure
Total available $500,000
Smallest award $40,000
Largest award $50,000
Expected awards 10 to 12
Grant period 12 months
Deadline 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16

How to apply

Applications go through the county’s online application form. The full request for proposals, with the timeline, allowable expenses and scoring criteria, is on the county’s Grants Administration page.

The county held two online information sessions for applicants Nov. 4 and 5. Questions go to the Durham County Organizational Effectiveness Department, which runs the program.

What it means for you

  • If you run a youth program: read the request for proposals now. Five days is little time to gather a budget and 501(c)(3) paperwork.
  • If your family uses one: the grants go to groups outside county government, for mental health, enrichment and recreation, and academic support. Ask your program whether it applied.
  • County news: the Board of County Commissioners’ agendas are on the county’s meetings page.