The Robeson County Community Foundation (RCCF) aims to build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, grants, and leadership in Robeson County. Founded in 2005 and guided by a local volunteer advisory board, RCCF facilitates local philanthropy by making it accessible for individuals of any means to support local causes, either by opening an endowment for their favorite cause or contributing to an existing fund.
The Clay County Unrestricted Endowment Fund is a mechanism through which the CCCF addresses evolving community needs and seeks to improve community life in Clay County. It offers annual grants to local nonprofits, with this year’s grants ranging from a minimum of $500 and capping at a total of $4,000. This competitive grants program reflects the foundation's broader goals of supporting local causes and demonstrating flexibility to respond to changing needs, guided by the advisory board’s intimate knowledge of the community’s needs and opportunities.