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Established in 2019, the Clayton Chamber Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Clayton (NC) Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to advance and support the initiatives of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce in engaging the community to address business, economic, and workforce development critical to the success of the greater Clayton community.
CCF’s purpose includes increasing educational opportunities, supporting entrepreneurship, developing our future workforce, and providing professional growth. By fostering growth and prosperity, the entire community enjoys an enhanced quality of life. |
CCF is housed in the Clayton Chamber of Commerce building located in downtown Clayton’s Main Street district. Originally a bank constructed in 1919, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a beautiful example of America’s historic architecture. To maintain its historic integrity, CCF is committed to protecting its unique features and is raising funds to preserve and restore the interior and exterior façade.
A separate entity from the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, CCF relies on donors who help maintain our ongoing efforts and initiatives. Donations are tax-deductible according to the IRS tax code. |
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United Community Bank (UCB) First Responders Scholarship Fund The Clayton Chamber of Commerce and the Clayton Chamber Foundation are dedicated to the educational success of our public servants. Through the United Community Bank (UCB) First Responders Scholarship Fund, eligible first responders can receive up to $1,000 for educational expenses (including books, fees, registration, and materials).
Eligible professions are Johnston County EMT/EMS and Clayton Fire and Police personnel. To apply for the United Community Bank First Responders Scholarship, click the button below to fill out the application. |
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Donate to the United Community Bank First Responders Scholarship Fund
THE 2021 CLAYTON DOWNTOWN DISTRICT REVITALIZATION GRANT
Thanks to Duke Energy's Hometown Revitalization Program, the Clayton Chamber Foundation was able to launch a $25,000 grant program in November of 2021.
Photo from Check Presentation. Featured left to right: Patrick Pierce - Town of Clayton Economic Development Director; Marty Clayton - Duke Energy Representative; Dana Wooten, IOM - CCOC and CCF President/CEO;
Tony Brown - Caterpillar/CCF Chair
The Clayton Chamber Foundation and the Clayton Chamber of Commerce created the Clayton Downtown District Revitalization Grant (CDDRG) funded by Duke Energy's Hometown Revitalization program. The CDDRG's purpose was to support small businesses (less than 50 employees) that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to help small businesses recover or "pivot."
Businesses applying for a CDDRG Award must have met all the following criteria:
- A pivot may be adding enhanced service or commerce opportunities for the business to adjust to the effects of the pandemic. This includes, but is not limited to, modifying physical space, improving an e-commerce site for online sales, expanding capacity for delivering goods and services, furniture for expanded outdoor dining, materials for construction of takeout windows, accessibility compliance for additional outdoor seating, additional fixtures required for compliance with public health issues, and building of e-commerce platforms, as well as other equipment or tools needed for creative adaptation.
- Payroll, rent and utilities are excluded.
- CDDRG Awards may be used to reimburse businesses for expenses already incurred.
- Awards will range from $500 to $2,500.
- Non-profits with a retail storefront can apply for the grant.
Businesses applying for a CDDRG Award must have met all the following criteria:
- Must have experienced a hardship as a result of COVID-19.
- Must have less than 50 employees.
- Must typically be open to the public and have a physical location within the Town of Clayton city limits.
- Must have been in business on or before the first quarter of 2019.
- Must be a North Carolina business registered in North Carolina in some capacity (Secretary of State/Register of Deeds) and in good standing with all applicable Federal, State, and local governmental requirements.
“The Duke Energy Hometown Revitalization Grant program has come at the most opportune time for the businesses in downtown Clayton. The Clayton Chamber Foundation can now form an alliance with community partners, pick up the baton and continue to provide much-needed assistance to our beloved local businesses that are recovering and surviving the ongoing pandemic,” said Tony Brown, chairman, Clayton Chamber Foundation.
Check out all of our 2021 Clayton Downtown District Revitalization Grant recipients below.
Learn more about CCF.
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