Wake County ABC is committed to being a positive part of our community.

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The 2026-2027 Grant Application submission window is open from July 1st, 2026 through September 4, 2026.  You can submit an application between those dates per the instructions on the application document below.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION.  (This application is in a “fillable” MS Word format.  We encourage any applicant to save it to their computer and build/edit it from there.  If you should desire a different digital format then please let us know.)

The Wake County Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control is honored to provide financial assistance to non-profit agencies serving the citizens of Wake County. Every year, we budget to award $6 million dollars in grant money to various non-profit organizations per North Carolina General Statute 18B-805(H).

Funds must be used on programs and services for the education and/or treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. Criteria for such grants must adhere to North Carolina General Statutes and Wake County ABC policies.  Learn more on the application document above.

SouthLight Healthcare is a most recent recipient of grant money towards research, education, and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. The good folks at SouthLight Healthcare do excellent work engaging, educating and empowering those living with substance abuse challenges.

Raleigh Rescue Mission is the one of the latest recipients of Wake ABC grant money. Raleigh Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to serving those experiencing homelessness in our community.

Wake County ABC takes our future seriously by investing in our children and partnering to educate them early about alcohol and substance use. One of the most recent recipients of our grant money is the Boys & Girls Clubs serving Wake County. They do great work with seven facilities around the County.