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February 03, 2023

5:00 pm

The 2023 cycle of the Transylvania Endowment grant program is now open for applications. The Transylvania Endowment seeks to improve the quality of life in Transylvania County by supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents.

Grants between $2,500 - $7,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs and operating expenses.

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February 03, 2023

5:00 pm

The 2023 cycle of The Fund for Haywood County grant program is open for applications. The Fund for Haywood County seeks to improve the quality of life in Haywood County by supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents. Grants of up to $7,500 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs and operating expenses.

The 2023 cycle of the Mib and Phil Medford Endowment Fund is also open for applications. Medford Fund grants are for beautification, streetscape improvements and other public amenities within the city limits of the Town of Waynesville, NC or its defined extra-territorial jurisdictions for the purpose of enhancing economic prosperity, a healthy community and the arts for public enjoyment. Grants of up to $14,330 are available and should support specific projects, initiatives or efforts rather than provide general operating support. If you are interested in applying for a Medford Fund grant, email Senior Program Officer Tara Scholtz to see if your proposal is eligible to move forward with an application.

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March 01, 2023

5:00 pm

The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund seeks to strengthen charitable organizations serving Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley by making grants relating to health and wellness, education, cultural and natural resources, and human services.

Grants of $2,500 to $10,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs, equipment and technology, and capital needs.

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March 01, 2023

5:00 pm

The Rutherford County Endowment seeks to benefit the community and its residents by strengthening charitable organizations serving Rutherford County.

Grants of $2,500 to $10,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic and capital needs.

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March 01, 2023

5:00 pm

The Yancey Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in Yancey County by supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents.

Grants of $2,500 to $10,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic and capital needs, as well as equipment and technology.

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March 03, 2023

5:00 pm

The Asheville Merchants Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in Buncombe County by supporting innovative projects that strengthen the community through economic efforts in one or more of its focus areas:

• Innovative Economic Approaches

• Quality Jobs & Workforce

• Social Infrastructure

• Youth Success in School

The Fund provides grants of up to $50,000 over two years, with the second year of funding contingent upon reasonable progress toward expected results.

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March 15, 2023

5:00 pm

The Pigeon River Fund seeks to improve the streams and rivers of Haywood, Buncombe and Madison counties by supporting projects and activities that provide direct benefits in at least one of the following focus areas:

• Improved surface water quality

• Enhanced fish and wildlife management and habitats

• Expanded public access

• Increased citizens' awareness about their roles in protecting these resources

Grants of $5,000 to $35,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies.

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