Outer Banks Community Foundation Recognizes Scholar and Cancer Researcher Siena Nason

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce the academic achievements of Siena Nason, a recipient of the prestigious Milton A. Jewell Academic Scholarship.

$65,150 in 3rd Quarter Grants Awarded to Eight Nonprofits

“We encourage interested nonprofit leaders to contact us at any time to discuss their projects, so we can work together to help address the Outer Banks’ most pressing needs and promising opportunities...

Pauline Wright Endowment for Currituck Animal Shelter Helps 60 Dogs Rescued In Moyock

It was the largest seizure in the shelter’s history. Many of the animals were malnourished, neglected, and in desperate need of medical attention...

First Flight High School Seniors Awarded $38,900 in Scholarships

Congratulations to these scholarship recipients! We thank and appreciate each scholarship fund establisher and all donors to funds...

Manteo High School Seniors Awarded $19,400 in Scholarships

Congratulations to six Manteo High School seniors on receiving these awards. We thank and appreciate each scholarship fund establisher...

2021 Annual Report is Now Online

The 2021 Annual Report is now online. Maureen Welch and her granddaughter Elyot Lowdermilk celebrate a sunset on Run Hill for our cover...

Donor-Advised Fund Establishers Gift $250,000 to Waves Edge Village School in Corolla

Corolla residents Wayne and Betty Evans pledged $250,000 to help WEVS (a K-8 charter school) build an additional schoolhouse adjacent its current location in the historic village...

2020 and 2021 COVID Rapid Response Grants Impacts

“The Community Foundation grants allowed us to help children make the most of the virtual learning world they found themselves in.”...

Duke Nonprofit Management Certificate Course Earns High Marks

"Everything about the class, including the instructors, the class content, and the interactions with classmates, was topnotch..."

Community Foundation Awards $47,700 to Combat Addiction, Support our Youth, and Enhance Community Space

Community Enrichment grants offers an opportunity for nonprofits to apply for funds from an unrestricted grant-making pool that has grown considerably over the years...