Affiliate Funds
Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Cashiers Community Fund The Fund For Haywood County Highlands Community Fund The McDowell Endowment The Fund for Mitchell County Rutherford County Endowment Transylvania Endowment The Yancey Fund
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Browse Affiliates Funds
Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Cashiers Community Fund The Fund For Haywood County Highlands Community Fund The McDowell Endowment The Fund for Mitchell County Rutherford County Endowment Transylvania Endowment The Yancey Fund
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Investment in the Future of Our Region

About Grants

Grants are made to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving the following 18 counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey and including the Qualla Boundary.

Through a careful review process, the Foundation's staff and board work together to award grants that improve the lives of people and communities in Western North Carolina and strengthen the nonprofit sector that serves them. In simple terms, CFWNC grants are an investment in the future of our region.

A teacher and two students smiling on a field trip to the Barter Theater
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Marjorie Williams Academy students attended Center Stage with Charlotte's Web at the Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA, with support from the Learning Links grant program. Photo courtesy of Marjorie Williams Academy.

 <p>The Veterans Treatment Court of Buncombe County benefits from broad, deep and numerous collaborations providing support, volunteer activities and opportunities to engage. Shannon Knapp of Heart of Horse Sense works with Program Director Kevin Rumley  to offer clients therapeutic equine experiences to court participants. </p>
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The Veterans Treatment Court of Buncombe County benefits from broad, deep and numerous collaborations providing support, volunteer activities and opportunities to engage. Shannon Knapp of Heart of Horse Sense works with Program Director Kevin Rumley  to offer clients therapeutic equine experiences to court participants. 

 <p>NC Med Assist distribution in Polk County. Photo courtesy of NC Med Assist.</p>
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NC Med Assist distribution in Polk County. Photo courtesy of NC Med Assist.

Sources of Grantmaking Funds

Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, in partnership with fundholders, donors and affiliates, CFWNC facilitated $23.8 million in grants and scholarships.

Review the Grants Directory

Electronic Grant Payments

CFWNC makes grant payments and distributions via an electronic payment system to ensure funds are transferred securely and in a timely manner. To receive a grant payment, you will need to complete and submit an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Form and a voided check. You can submit this information through our secure online portal or by mail. For information about the electronic grant payments review these FAQs. If you have additional questions regarding the electronic grant payments process or need the link to the secure portal, contact Melissa Crouse, Finance Associate. La forma y preguntas frequentes en español se pueden encontrar aqui.


 

Have questions?

Contact Philip Belcher

Vice President, Programs

828-367-9901

Email Philip