Grant Bennett
2025-2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader

Founder & President, The Two-Six Project
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Grant Bennett is the founder and president of The Two-Six Project, a nonprofit that provides exposure opportunities, equipping individuals with the tools needed for employment, community building, and leadership. Through partnerships with Nike, Dreamville Records, Bank of America, MLB, and the NBPA, Grant has raised over $400,000 to empower thousands of young people across North Carolina. He offers the next generation of leaders in his community immersive experiences that expose students to diverse cultures, industries, and career paths, broadening their horizons and aspirations. He spearheaded the renovation of the historic Orange Street School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the first high school for Black students in the community, into an incubator for collaborative programming and events in partnership with Fayetteville-Cumberland Park & Recreation, resourced by Google, Microsoft, and the Dreamville Foundation.
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