North Carolina – Raleigh FY2027-2028 Human Services Agency Funding (Up to $50,000; December 17, 2026)

FundingUp to $50,000 per organization, further capped at 25% of prior-year actual operating expenses and 50% of program budget; award dependent on funding and City approval.

DeadlineDecember 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Last verified2026-11-05

Required next actionReview the City of Raleigh FY2027-2028 Human Services Agency Funding Guidelines and complete the Neighborly online application. Confirm Raleigh city-limits headquarters and nonprofit tax-exempt eligibility, prior-year operating expenses, program budget, required experience, insurance, and audit threshold. Submit all required documentation electronically by December 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Broad Eligibility

Raleigh-headquartered 501(c)(3) nonprofits with federal and state tax exemption, at least one year of recent service experience, and established programs serving low-income Raleigh residents who are older adults, youth, facing housing insecurity, living with disabilities, or affected by substance use disorders. Grants for direct services only.

Atlas Analysis

Official City of Raleigh funding page updated November 4, 2026 and controlling 30-page FY2027-2028 Human Services Agency Funding Guidelines verified November 5, 2026. Maximum $50,000 applicant request subject to 25% prior-year operating expenses and 50% program budget caps. Applicant 501(c)(3) and headquarters within Raleigh required. $25,000+ requests trigger audited financial statements requirement. Funding reimburses approved direct service expenses, excludes general indirect/administrative expenses and housing construction. Neighborly online application by Dec 17 at 3 p.m. ET; complete public instructions and supporting-document checklist reviewed. No cash matching percentage specified; financing limitations are request-size caps, not a matching requirement. Official funding guidance controls all terms.

FY 2027-2028 City of Raleigh Human Services Agency Funding

The City of Raleigh is accepting competitive applications for its Human Services Agency Funding program for July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Grants support direct services to low-income Raleigh residents who are older adults, youth, experiencing housing insecurity, living with disabilities, or affected by substance use disorders. This is an applicant-facing municipal grant, not a purchase of commercial services.

Funding and Eligibility

Organizations may request up to $50,000, but the request must also be no more than 25% of total actual organizational operating expenses for the last completed fiscal year and 50% of the proposed program budget. Eligible applicants must have their headquarters within Raleigh city limits, have nonprofit 501(c)(3) federal and state tax-exempt status, and provide an established program with at least one year of service to eligible low-income Raleigh residents. At least one year of relevant organizational experience is required. Awards depend on available City funds and City Council approval. Applicants requesting $25,000 or more must submit qualifying audited financial statements by a North Carolina CPA.

Allowable Costs and Restrictions

Allowable expenses include directly related front-line staff wages, program materials, supplies, and eligible client assistance. Indirect administrative expenses such as general rent, utilities, insurance, audit, communications and IT support are excluded. Housing construction is ineligible, and individuals cannot apply directly; eligible client assistance delivered through a nonprofit grantee’s program may be funded. Organizations receiving certain Raleigh Arts Commission multi-year funding may be ineligible. Funding is paid through reimbursement for eligible documented services under a City agreement; grantees must meet reporting and insurance requirements.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the City’s Neighborly online grant portal by Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications by email or paper are not accepted. Required documents include completed application, personnel and program budgets, organizational operating budget, IRS Form 990, articles of incorporation, IRS tax-exemption letter, nondiscrimination statement, insurance certificate, and audit when applicable. Housing-stability programs answer four additional application questions. An optional virtual information session is scheduled for November 12, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to noon ET.

Controlling official sources: City grant announcement, application portal link and eligibility; FY 2027-2028 Guidelines and Instructions (30 pages). Research verified November 5, 2026.

Source verificationOfficial government source · raleighnc.govAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-05. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗