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Human Services Grant Program is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC). CFWNC offers competitive grants to nonprofits serving people across its 18-county service area in Western North Carolina. Human Services grants support programs that deliver direct services to economically disadvantaged individuals in mountain communities.
Sudden and Urgent Need (SUN) grants are awarded on a rolling basis to assist WNC human service nonprofit organizations experiencing unforeseen crises.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving the 18 counties of Western North Carolina (Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey) and the Qualla Boundary. Must deliver direct services to economically disadvantaged individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 for SUN grants; competitive grants vary. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Human Services Grant Program is funded by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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