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Find similar grantsHighlands Community Fund Grants is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Provides grants to charitable purposes in Highlands, NC, including support for religious organizations.
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Highlands… Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund The Fund for Haywood County The Fund for Mitchell County Rutherford County Endowment Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund The Fund for Haywood County The Fund for Mitchell County Rutherford County Endowment Charitable Gift Annuities Charitable Remainder Trusts Nonprofit Organization Funds Investments & Financial Information Professional Advisory Committee Annual Professional Seminar Frequently Asked Questions School Resources & Scholarship Deadlines Immediate Emergency Needs Cultural Resources Recent Grants Human Services Recent Grants Natural Resources Recent Grants Investments & Financial Information News, Publications & Stories Highlands Community Fund generally provides grants between $2,500-$10,000 for charitable purposes.
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, e.g., an organization applying to run a program in public schools, then the applicant should include a letter of endorsement from that other organization. Grant funds will be available by the end of September and in most cases should be spent within 10 months of the award.
The grant application deadline is 5 p. m. on April 1, 2027.
If the deadline date is on a weekend or a holiday, the deadline is 5 p. m. the next business day.
Grants may be awarded to qualified 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Highlands. Organizations must already be established in or serving Highlands Eligible organizations, including organizations acting as a fiscal sponsor, may only submit one application per year. Eligible organizations will have submitted End of Grant Reports for all prior Highlands Community Fund awards.
Grants generally do not support: scholarships, annual giving campaigns, endowment funds, deficit funding or debt retirement, 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.
1. Access Community Foundation Staff Assistance If you would like to discuss your proposal or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Virginia Dollar , Senior Program Officer, by email or at 828-367-9907. 2.
Submit a Grant Application Begin the online application process to submit a grant application. For technical assistance with the online grant system, please contact Diane Crisp , Senior Grants Manager, by email or at 828-367-9904. The online system notifies applicants by email upon receipt of their application.
Staff screens applications for completeness, clarity, and compliance with eligibility requirements. The Fund’s advisory committee evaluates grant applications, taking into consideration the Fund’s priorities, availability of funds for the stated purposes, applicants’ capabilities, and potential benefits to the community. CFWNC distributes grant payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT) .
Each grantee must have current banking information on file at CFWNC to receive payment. Applicants must submit an online end-of-grant report verifying use of grant funds and results. Instructions will be included in the grant award letter sent by email to the head of the awarded organization, and report deadlines can be found in CFWNC’s online grant system.
We may also require additional reports or site visits. The Fund’s advisory committee may modify these guidelines, or make exceptions to them, in consultation with the staff of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. For additional information, visit Recent Grants .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Highlands, NC. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500 - $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Cultural Resources Grants (WNC History and Places of Cultural Significance category) is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC). CFWNC awards small grants for general operating support to organizations that preserve and promote traditions, values, and lifestyles of different cultural groups to encourage understanding and respect for different WNC cultural heritages, or places that have historical, archite…
Highlands Community Fund Grant is a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that funds charitable projects serving the Highlands community in western North Carolina. Grants support a range of community needs including arts, education, human services, environment, and civic improvement in the area. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions based in or serving Highlands. Awards of up to $10,000 are available through an annual competitive grant cycle.