College Senior Christian Eberhard: “Apply Now for More Security, and for Future Schooling and Career Options”

"Applying and receiving a multi-year scholarship has been a tremendous help in my academic career. It has allowed me to venture out of North Carolina in pursuit of higher education…

Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Scholarship application deadline for students & student recommendations is Saturday, March 20, 2021 11:59 PM EDT. We have 55 different scholarships available, and about $178,000 to give away this year...

Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Dorian Long-Term Recovery Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to nonprofit organizations assisting individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Applications are due by Friday, February 26 at midnight...

Community Foundation Honors 2020 Champions, Elects 2021 Board at Annual Meeting

The Outer Banks Community Foundation honored its 2020 Champion Award recipients, elected five board members, and celebrated $1.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2020 at its virtual Annual Meeting, held on February 16, 2021...

American Red Cross Grant to Community Foundation Supports Disaster Recovery

The American Red Cross has partnered with nonprofit and faith-based organizations to provide Hurricane Dorian recovery services in communities impacted and has awarded a grant to Outer Banks Community Foundation in support of disaster recovery efforts....

Southern Shores Philanthropist Establishes Disaster Relief Fund

Helen Wiegel, a Southern Shores retiree and philanthropist, has created a new fund with the Outer Banks Community Foundation to help local residents in the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters. The Wiegel Disaster Relief Fund...

Community Foundation Announces Executive Director Transition

The Board of Directors of the Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced a leadership transition for the Foundation’s staff. Long-time Executive Director Lorelei Costa is departing the Outer Banks to become the next Executive Director and CEO of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts in Virginia...

Community Foundation Awards $37,500 in Rapid Response Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation board of directors recently approved $37,500 for COVID-related projects in its eighth round of Rapid Response Grants funding, supporting the work of area nonprofits who serve vulnerable community members...

Community Foundation Annual Meeting is February 16

The 39th Annual Meeting of the Outer Banks Community Foundation Board of Directors takes place virtually on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at noon. We invite you to join community leaders, friends, and supporters, from the comfort of your own home or workplace...

Community Foundation Accepting Applications for COVID Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofits for an eighth round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants. We are particularly inviting proposals to address childcare and educational needs while remote learning continues in Dare County through March...