Deadline: 13-Aug-21
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is pleased to launch a call for proposals for the Highlands Community Fund. Requests that exhibit the greatest community benefit will be given the highest consideration.
If an organization other than the applicant will benefit from the grant, then the applicant should include a letter of endorsement from that organization. Projects should be completed within one year of receipt of grant funds.
Funding Information
- Highlands Community Fund (HCF) generally provides grants between $2,500-$10,000 for charitable purposes.
The Foundation does not fund
- Grants generally do not support: scholarships, annual giving campaigns, endowment funds, debt repayment, sectarian religious purposes, partisan political purposes, festivals or one-time events such as exhibits, performances or fundraisers, private primary and secondary schools (except for projects or programs that are not directed toward the school’s students or staff and that directly address community needs) and private clubs, or activities taking place or expenses incurred before grant decisions are made.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Highlands.
- An eligible organization may only submit one application per year.
For more information, visit https://cfwnc.org/grants/highlands-community-fund