Grant Application

Overview

Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) is a volunteer-led non-profit committed to financially supporting the development of services and programs for HIV service organizations and organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in the Triangle area through annual grant awards.

Who Qualifies?

Grants will only be made to non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organizations. Such organizations must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue code.

When making funding decisions, CMF pays special attention to organizations that:

  • Generally, do not have access to government, university, or other large donor funding sources

  • Provide a wide range of services, networking opportunities, and outlets to the LGBTQ+ community

  • Collaborate with other organizations to network, share efficiencies, and build coalitions

  • Have a proven track record as an established organization within the community, or can show through its work and key alliances that the organization is valued within the community (new organizations may be asked to provide letters of recommendation)

  • Provide services to under-represented populations (women, people of color, economically challenged, etc.)

  • Through outreach and education programs, focus on healthy living and prevention messages for STI, HIV, mental health, substance use, etc

  • Commits to promoting and supporting CMF fundraising events

CMF generally awards one or two large grants per year, ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. Most other grants range from $500 to $5,000. CMF encourages organizations not to consider CMF a long-term funding source.

Application Instructions

Download an application or apply online. You’ll need the following documents for both the online or PDF applications :

  • Copy of your organization’s non-discrimination policy

  • IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter

  • State of NC registration letter

  • Most recent 990 form

  • Organizational Budget

  • Project Budget

  • Budget Justification

Please submit the completed application in PDF format to info@crapemyrtlefest.org by Friday, October 14, 2024, at 5 pm to be considered for 2023-2024 funding.

CMF will notify grantees in October and grant awards will be distributed at the annual Harvest Tea in mid-November. Grantees will be notified of details of this event with their award announcement.

Please direct application questions to info@crapemyrtlefest.org