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: May 18, 2026

Amount: Up to $50,000

Counties Eligible: All of WNC

Website: DogwoodHealthTrust.org 

Details: Funding must be used for clearly defined internal development efforts. Eligible activities include: • Strategic planning and/or other planning efforts • Staff, leadership or board development • Operational improvements such as HR, finance or IT systems • Community engagement or increasing access to programs/services • Policy and advocacy efforts • Resource or funding development • Learning and evaluation • Communications and/or marketing 

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: 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: May 12, 2026 at 12pm

Amount: Up to $1,000

Counties Eligible: Avery

Website: NCCommunityFoundation.org 

Details: The Avery Community Foundation will accept grant applications from April 10, 2026, to NOON eastern time on May 12, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted, including late submissions due to technology issues. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.  

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.