Guilford County has re-opened applications for Community-Based Organization (CBO) funding for the 2027 fiscal year (FY27). All interested organizations must submit a new application, regardless of whether they previously applied. The application can be found here: GuilfordCountyNC.gov/CBOs.
Each year, the county provides funds to a variety of community organizations meeting the definition of a 501(c) non-profit to facilitate economically, culturally, and civically valuable services. The county conducts a competitive process to distribute the funding, with standard application and training required for all applicants requesting resources. Applicants should be registered as a 501(c), registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit, and either have an office in Guilford County or predominantly serve Guilford County residents.
The CBO application will be open from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m.
An upcoming virtual information session will be held on Wednesday Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. The information session will provide a comprehensive overview of the CBO timeline, application, and contract template. It will also address any changes from the original FY27 application. Interested organizations can register at bit.ly/FY27CBOInfoSession. A recording of the information session will be available on the county’s website.
For more information about the Guilford County CBO application process, visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/CBOs.