Application Process

Application process

DMACF considers grant requests twice a year. The spring deadline is April 1st and the fall deadline is October 1st. Notification will be made around the middle of May and November.
Each grant request must include the following information:
  • A completed grant application form (items 1-11) must be submitted.
  • A complete copy of the most recent operating statements and audit reports for the past two years of organization. If the applicant does not receive audit reports, one copy of the current income tax return or Form 990 must be submitted. All organizations MUST include an in-house Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet within the last 6 months of the Application.
  • A copy of the federal certification letter granting charitable status as a 501(c) (3) organization. (This is not applicable to government agencies or religious organizations.)
  • No request will be considered for more than $10,000.00.
  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format to grants@dmacf.org or mailed to DMA Charitable Foundation, PO Box 52016, Durham, NC 27717.
  • Applications must be received by April 1st or October 1st.
ANY APPLICATION THAT IS INCOMPLETE WILL BE SENT TO THE GRANT’S COMMITTEE WITH THE WORD “INCOMPLETE” ON THE APPLICATION.