Western North Carolina Grants

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: Up to $10,000

Counties Eligible: All of WNC

Website: CFWNC.org

Details: The Community Foundation offers SUN grants of up to $10,000 to assist WNC human service nonprofit organizations experiencing an unforeseen crisis that diminishes their ability to provide direct critical services 

Deadline: 15th of each month

Amount: Up to $10,000

Counties Eligible: All of WNC

Website: WNCBridge.org

Details: WNC Bridge Foundation recognizes there are many WNC non-profit organizations whose good works have limited options to turn to for quick funding decisions. NOW Grants address this gap in our region.  Through this fund, WNC Bridge will award grants up to $10,000. The application process is low-stress and simple, with a quick turnaround time for funding decisions. 

Deadline: Cycles close July 15, and Nov 30

Amount: Up to $5,000

Counties Eligible: All of WNC, near a Walmart or Sam's Club

Website: Spark Good Local Grants 

Details: "The request addresses a specific, demonstrated need in their community and falls within areas where Walmart or Sam’s Club is well positioned to contribute (for example, because Walmart is a major grocer, hunger relief is a frequent area of support). "

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: Varies

Counties Eligible: Priority Given to Henderson County Applicants

Website: CF Henderson County | Field of Interest Grants 

Details: "Field of Interest Grants are awarded from funds established by donors who are passionate about a particular cause or program area, but also know that specific needs and organizations may change over time. Please discuss your proposal and any questions regarding eligibility with the Foundation Program Officer."

Deadline: March 12, 2026 and    September 17, 2026

Amount: Unknown

Counties Eligible: Within 20 miles of a Food Lion grocery store

Website: foodlion.com

Details: Foundation grants are focused on feeding the hungry and can only be used for the purchase of food in support of your organizations hunger-relief efforts and are accepted bi-annually, Organizations are only eligible to apply every 12 months. Reach out to your Agency Relations Manager for a letter of support. 

Deadline: rolling basis

Amount: Up to $20,000

Counties Eligible: All of WNC

Website: Duke Energy Foundation 

Details: "We accept grant applications for $20,000 or less throughout the year on a rolling basis. Please contact your state representative with your grant proposal "