Grant Application

A Nonprofit That Raises Funds for HIV/AIDS & LGBTQ Support Organizations

Overview

Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF) is a volunteer-led non-profit committed to financially supporting the development of services and programs for HIV service organizations and organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in the Triangle area through annual grant awards.

Who Qualifies?

Grants will only be made to non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organizations. Such organizations must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue code.

When making funding decisions, CMF pays special attention to organizations that:

Generally, do not have access to government, university, or other large donor funding sources
Provide a wide range of services, networking opportunities, and outlets to the LGBTQ+ community
Collaborate with other organizations to network, share efficiencies, and build coalitions
Have a proven track record as an established organization within the community (new organizations may be asked to provide letters of recommendation)
Provide services to under-represented populations (women, people of color, economically challenged, etc.)
Through outreach and education programs, focus on healthy living and prevention messages for STI, HIV, mental health, substance use, etc.
Commit to promoting and supporting CMF fundraising events

CMF generally awards one or two large grants per year, ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. Most other grants range from $500 to $5,000. CMF encourages organizations not to consider CMF a long-term funding source.

Application Instructions

You'll need the following documents:

Copy of your organization's non-discrimination policy
IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
State of NC registration letter
Most recent 990 form
Organizational Budget
Project Budget & Budget Justification

Please submit the completed application to by Wednesday, October 15, 2026 at 5 pm to be considered for 2025–2024 funding. info@crapemyrtlefest.org

Direct application questions to info@crapemyrtlefest.org

SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION

Please provide the following information:

Project Title *

Organization's Name *

Date Founded or Incorporated *

Phone Number *

Physical Address *

Organization's Website Address

Grant Application Contact Name *

Contact Title *

Grant Application Contact Email *

Organization's Mission Statement *

Organizational Annual Budget *

Amount Requested *

SECTION B: PROJECT INFORMATION

Please provide a summary of the proposed project and describe the impact the project will have on your mission:

Project Summary *

Project Impact on Mission *

SECTION C: PROJECT BUDGET

Please submit your annual organizational budget and project budget with budget justification:

Project Budget *

Budget Justification *

SECTION D: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please include the following attachments with your application:

Non-discrimination Policy

No file selected

IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter

No file selected

State Registration Letter

No file selected

Most Recent 990 Form

No file selected

Organizational Budget

No file selected

Project Budget & Justification

No file selected

SECTION E: AUTHORIZATION

By signing below, I attest that all information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand the parameters for any grant money awarded must adhere to applicable state regulations. If it is found that such regulations are not followed, the Grantee reserves the right to require payback of any monies awarded as well as disqualification of future funding.

Authorized Representative Name *

Title *

Digital Signature (Type Your Full Name) *

I certify that the information provided above is accurate and true.