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ECU Outreach Network

The ECU Outreach Network (ECU-ON), a division of East Carolina University's Community Engagement, is a team of ECU faculty, staff, and students who work with community organizations to find resources for programs that promote sustainable growth and development in eastern North Carolina, while providing a meaningful educational experience for ECU students.

ECU-ON was organized as a pilot project in January 2000 to help communities that needed funding after the flood of September 1999. Since then, the focus has expanded to include economic and community development projects for other communities in the region.

The team received the ECU 2001 Chancellor’s Synergy Award for excellence in collaboration. The team is committed to continuing this excellence in service to communities in eastern North Carolina.

How can the ECU Outreach Network help my community?

ECU-ON recognizes many communities in eastern North Carolina do not have the financial and human resources necessary to promote community and economic development. That is why the network provides assistance free of charge to eligible community organizations.

To be eligible for assistance your organization must have:

A project that addresses social, health, environmental, or community-based needs
Tax exempt status [501 3 (c)]
Insufficient financial or personnel resources for program planning and development

If your organization qualifies for assistance, the ECU-ON team can help your community.

What types of projects can ECU-ON help with?

Identifying community and university resources
Researching funding sources
Preparing grant proposals
Communicating with a funding source

How do I get started with ECU Outreach Network?

Download the selection criteria and contact sheet by clicking here
Fill out the form and email it as an attachment to Michelle Eble at eblem@ecu.edu

To determine if ECU-ON can help your community or organization, contact us at (252) 737-1348 with the following information:

Description of organization
Description of community
Description of project
Name of Contact person
Proof of tax exempt status
Project plan
Copy of grant applications submitted for project

The ECU-On team has provided assistance to communities in eastern North Carolina for projects such as:

Promoting Census 2000 in Pitt County
Restoring and preserving historic downtown Tarboro
Enhancing park facilities and strategic planning for Weldon
Remodeling an old building in Belhaven
Expanding job training and mentoring programs in Pitt County
Establishing a ECU/Rocky Mount partnership
Creating a walking trail and water management program in Belhaven

ECU-ON Advisory Board




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	ECU Outreach Network The ECU Outreach Network (ECU-ON), a division of East Carolina University's Community Engagement, is a team of ECU faculty, staff, and students who work with community organizations to find resources for programs that promote sustainable growth and development in eastern North Carolina, while providing a meaningful educational experience for ECU students. ECU-ON was organized as a pilot project in January 2000 to help communities that needed funding after the flood of September 1999. Since then, the focus has expanded to include economic and community development projects for other communities in the region. The team received the ECU 2001 Chancellor’s Synergy Award for excellence in collaboration. The team is committed to continuing this excellence in service to communities in eastern North Carolina. How can the ECU Outreach Network help my community? ECU-ON recognizes many communities in eastern North Carolina do not have the financial and human resources necessary to promote community and economic development. That is why the network provides assistance free of charge to eligible community organizations. To be eligible for assistance your organization must have: A project that addresses social, health, environmental, or community-based needs Tax exempt status [501 3 (c)] Insufficient financial or personnel resources for program planning and development If your organization qualifies for assistance, the ECU-ON team can help your community. What types of projects can ECU-ON help with? Identifying community and university resources Researching funding sources Preparing grant proposals Communicating with a funding source How do I get started with ECU Outreach Network? Download the selection criteria and contact sheet by clicking here Fill out the form and email it as an attachment to Michelle Eble at eblem@ecu.edu To determine if ECU-ON can help your community or organization, contact us at (252) 737-1348 with the following information: Description of organization Description of community Description of project Name of Contact person Proof of tax exempt status Project plan Copy of grant applications submitted for project The ECU-On team has provided assistance to communities in eastern North Carolina for projects such as: Promoting Census 2000 in Pitt County Restoring and preserving historic downtown Tarboro Enhancing park facilities and strategic planning for Weldon Remodeling an old building in Belhaven Expanding job training and mentoring programs in Pitt County Establishing a ECU/Rocky Mount partnership Creating a walking trail and water management program in Belhaven ECU-ON Advisory Board




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