Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC)recently awarded $88,500 to area organizations through its 2025 Community Grants program
All 58 organizations have demonstrated a commitment to creating positive, lasting change across Brunswick and Columbus counties.
This year’s grant recipients represent a diverse array of community-driven efforts, including family services, arts and culture, civic programs, emergency response, and economic development initiatives—each working to enhance the quality of life within BEMC’s service area.
“Through the Community Grants program, BEMC continues to invest in the well-being and growth of the communities we serve,” said Brookes Versaggi, Manager of Member Engagement and Communication at BEMC. “We’re honored to support the incredible work these organizations do every day to make a difference.”
Launched in 2003, the BEMC Community Grants program has awarded more than $800,000 to local nonprofits and community groups. These funds have powered hundreds of impactful projects, strengthening the social and economic fabric of the region.
Local recipients included:
Columbus Baptist Association
Columbus Community Band
Columbus County Arts Council
Columbus County Beekeepers Association
Columbus County Committee for the Preservation of African American Culture
Columbus County Tourism Foundation
East Columbus Education Foundation
Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers Association
Families First, Inc.
Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science (NCMNS)- Whiteville Branch
Greater Fair Bluff Historical Society
Hallsboro Baptist Church
Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum (LKWDM) Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Nakina Fire and Rescue Squad
Reuben Brown House Preservation Society (RBHPS)
Southeastern Community College Southeastern Oratorio Society, LLC
Tabor City Visitor Center
The Carousel Center, Inc.
The National Alliance for Father Friendly Schools
The Rotary Club of Fair Bluff
Veterans Memorial Park of America, Inc
West Columbus Youth Sports Club Inc.
Applications for the next round of grants will open in December 2025 and will be accepted through February 15, 2026. For eligibility guidelines and application details, visit bemc.org/community-grants.
