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: August 28, 2026 at 5pm

Amount: Up to $25,000

Counties Eligible: All of WNC

Website: CFWNC.org

Details: "Although Human Services and Education are distinct focus areas of grantmaking by The Community Foundation, each fall CFWNC also awards grants up to $25,000 in a combined Human Services and Education grant cycle. Human Services grants support programs and projects that address the needs of people in our mountain communities who are disadvantaged economically. " 

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 "  

Deadline: Sept 1, 2026

Amount: varies

Counties Eligible: Henderson

Website: CF Henderson County | Community Grants 

Details: These grants are available quarterly for orgaziations serving Henderson County from the Community Foundation of Henderson County. 

Deadline: Letter of Intent Due July 1, 2026

Amount: Varies, up to $25,000

Counties Eligible: Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania

Website: CF Henderson County | Perry N. Rudnick Grants 

Details: "The Perry N. Rudnick Fund encourages proposals that: Demonstrate collaboration * Affect a broad segment of the population * Are relevant to overall community needs and available resources * Enhance or improve organizations which serve clients whose needs are not met by existing services and which encourage client independence, self-sufficiency and responsibility * Emphasize prevention and early intervention"

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: July 28, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,250

Counties Eligible: Swain

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Swain County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. SCCF was founded in 1993 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Swain County.  

Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,000

Counties Eligible: Cherokee

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org

Details: The Cherokee County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. CCCF was founded in 1991 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Cherokee County. 

Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,000

Counties Eligible: charitable organizations serving tribal members in Swain, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham and Haywood counties

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. EBCCF was founded in 1991 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokees. 

Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,000

Counties Eligible: Clay

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Clay County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. CCCF was founded in 1992 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Clay County.   

Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,000

Counties Eligible: Graham

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org

Details: The Graham County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. GCCF was founded in 1999 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Graham County. 

Deadline: August 18, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,000

Counties Eligible: Haywood

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Haywood County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. HCCF was founded in 1994 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Haywood County. 

Deadline: July 28, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $3,000

Counties Eligible: Jackson

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Jackson County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. JCCF was founded in 1992 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Jackson County.   

Deadline: July 28, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $2,500

Counties Eligible: Macon

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org

Details: The Macon County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. MCCF was founded in 1991 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Macon County. 

Deadline: July 21, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,500

Counties Eligible: Madison

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Madison County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. MCCF was founded in 1995 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Madison County.