Community Enhancement Grant Recipients in Action

Each year, the City administers the Community Enhancement Grant (CEG) to support non-profit organizations in Raleigh. This competitive grant program is designed to fund public services that support neighborhood improvements and other innovative community development activities for residents with low- and moderate-incomes.  

For the current fiscal year (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023), the City awarded a total of $230,000 to five local organizations.  

FY2022-23 Recipients Spotlight 

The non-profit organizations that the City awarded CEG funds to in the current fiscal year are providing critical services in our community. Learn more about their work below! 

The Green Chair Project 

The Green Chair Project helps our neighbors in need by distributing donated furniture donations to cultivate well-equipped homes for families and individuals facing homelessness or other crises. The City awarded the Green Chair Project $51,000 to support 50 households through the family furnishings program.  

Loaves and Fishes Ministry

With a mission to empower under resourced K-12 youth for life opportunities, Loaves and Fishes Ministry offers out-of-school programming to provide critical support for students and their families. Their services include academic assistance, relational support, job training, budgeting, and more. The City awarded the organization $22,000, which will support tutoring and youth engagement for 25 clients. 

Raleigh Wake Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness 

The Raleigh Wake Partnership serves as the lead agency for the Wake County Continuum of Care. Part of this responsibility includes managing the Coordinated Access System known as The Access Hub. The Access Hub, which includes Access Sites and a Call Center, is the first step to connect individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis to eligible, appropriate, and supportive housing options. With this funding, the Partnership projects to serve an additional 5,000 individuals.