COMMUNITY GRANTS

 

 

The Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary (ICSFC) is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life for communities through program development and financial support in the areas of arts, education, economics, family, and health. This year, ICSFC is pleased to announce its 2026 Chronic Illness Advocacy and Support Grant Program.  ICSFC will award a minimum of three (3) grants in the amount of $2,000 each to nonprofit organizations that provide direct services, education, advocacy, and supportive programming for individuals and families impacted by chronic illness. For full grant criteria and details, view the Request for Proposals document.

 

Our funding priorities will focus on Multiple Sclerosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Lupus, and Diabetes, as well as initiatives that strengthen and support caregivers.  Eligible projects must serve individual participants or a collective group in Wake County. These grants are seeking to fund programs that improve health outcomes, increase access to care and resources, and promote disease awareness and early intervention. We are especially interested in initiatives that reduce disparities and provide emotional, educational, and practical support to those navigating long-term health conditions.

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$2,000 will be awarded to a minimum of three (3) agencies submitting fundable proposals. Funding requests must be received by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm to be considered.  Grant awards will be announced on May 1, 2026.

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The Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. provides support to Organizations with tax-exempt status under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and qualified tribal agencies. ICSFC is unable to consider grants to: 

• Alumni organizations 

• Endowments and Trusts 

• Fraternal activities 

• Individual schools (private, public, charter, or parochial) 

• International organizations 

• Memorial grants 

• Organizations that restrict participation based on race, religion, gender, or national origin, or whose practices or policies restrict or violate civil rights 

• Political action committees, political causes, or candidates 

• Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, benefit a broad base of the community, and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation

 

Note: Organizations cannot apply for grant funding in two consecutive years (Example: 2024 awardees were not eligible to apply/receive this grant in 2025). Eligible projects must serve individual participants or a collective group. These grants are eligible to fund special projects or programs or provide ongoing program support for initiatives that reflect the organization’s commitment to community outreach. Grant funds cannot be used for operational and administrative expenses such as rent, utilities, marketing, staff development, etc.

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For questions and assistance, please email (Subject: Grants Help) to the ICSFC Grants Chairman at grants.icsfc@gmail.com. Please be sure to provide a telephone number with your email.

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