2025 Future Fund Grant

The Future Fund is an initiative by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro designed to engage young professionals in Guilford County, North Carolina, in philanthropic efforts and the grantmaking process. With a history of over 25 years, Future Fund has provided more than $660,000 in grants to over 70 nonprofit organizations. Each year, the program distributes $60,000 in grant funding, typically in the form of one-year grants ranging between $2,000 and $20,000 per organization. This sustained support highlights a strong commitment to fostering local community development through targeted, impactful investments. For the 2025 grant cycle, the focus area is Economic Mobility. The Future Fund seeks to fund programs that advance long-term financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and communities. This includes initiatives that improve financial literacy, expand access to capital, support workforce development, and promote wealth-building opportunities. The guiding values for the grantmaking efforts are innovation and impact, aiming to fund solutions that dismantle financial barriers and pave the way for inclusive economic success. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be nonprofit organizations with verified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. These organizations must be based in and serve Guilford County. Additional requirements include that no more than 5% of an organization’s budget be allocated to legislative involvement. Faith-based organizations are also eligible, provided they clarify how religious beliefs are integrated into their projects and the extent of their influence on project implementation and outcomes. Applications for the 2025 cycle will open on April 7, 2025, and must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by the Future Fund Grants Committee, and applicants may be asked to provide further information during the review process. Award decisions will be communicated in Fall 2025. This process is structured to ensure a thorough evaluation of proposals and to uphold the integrity and purpose of the fund’s objectives. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their proposals with a clear alignment to the focus on economic mobility and are advised to review all eligibility criteria carefully. While no application questions are explicitly listed in the announcement, prospective applicants are invited to submit proposals that reflect their program’s alignment with the fund’s mission and impact areas. For more information or to begin the application, applicants are directed to the Future Fund website, though no specific contact email or phone number is provided in the source text.