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Pigeon River Fund Grant is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. This grant aims to enhance the ecosystems of Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties in North Carolina. It supports projects that improve water quality, wildlife habitats, and public access, and encourages community awareness and engagement in conservation efforts.
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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Pigeon River Fund 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 Deadline: March 15 and September 15 The Pigeon River Fund (PRF) exists to improve the streams and rivers of Haywood, Buncombe and Madison counties.
It supports projects and activities that provide direct benefits in at least one of the following focus areas: Improved surface water quality Enhanced fish and wildlife management and habitats Increased citizens' awareness about their roles in protecting these resources. Among many other things, river management plans, watershed studies and conservation easements are considered direct benefits under these guidelines.
Listed below are additional expectations for grant applications. Grants are typically for one year and generally range from $5,000 to $35,000. Some grant requests may exceed $35,000 with prior approval of CFWNC staff.
Please contact the PRF Program Officer before submitting an application. PRF grants should leverage other funds or in-kind resources toward total project costs. PRF awards may be contingent on receipt of additional funds.
In such cases, other necessary funds must be secured within 18 months of a PRF grant award. If the project is or will be ongoing, PRF funds should be allocated for a specific time period. Operating support is only considered for select organizations chosen by the PRF Advisory Committee.
Operating support requests may not exceed $50,000. Grant funds may be used to support administrative costs, including a share of staff costs, when essential to the project. If the project requires permitting of any kind, i.e. building, Army Corps of Engineers, DEQ, etc., permitting should be in process or completed prior to submission of grant application.
Please review this Permit Reference Guide . Higher priority projects: Support efforts to address water quality issues in streams or watersheds identified as priorities in county (or other authority) watershed action plans. A copy of the watershed plan should be uploaded with the application.
Promote collaborative or coordinated projects that address comprehensive issues and that will have a long-term benefit. Encourage education and awareness of water quality issues, preferably focused on helping individuals understand how their actions relate to the overall health of the river basin.
Install water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) or other stream improvements that are part of a coordinated multi-faceted effort and that will result in significant water quality improvement. Scattered projects (including demonstration BMPs or other projects) not related to a coordinated effort to improve priority streams/watershed in the relevant community. Government agency operating support, especially staffing.
Projects related to regulation enforcement that is the responsibility of government. Applications are considered twice a year, with complete applications due to CFWNC by 5 p. m.
on March 15 and September 15. If a deadline date is on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is 5 p. m.
the next business day. Grant decisions are usually made in May and November with funds available to start projects soon therafter. Tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental entities serving Buncombe, Haywood or Madison counties are eligible to apply.
PRF grant funds are not appropriate for projects or activities related to or in support of litigation in any administrative or judicial forum.
Grants generally do not support: scholarships; sectarian religious purposes; partisan political purposes; endowment funds; deficit funding or debt retirement; capital support for new buildings or major expansions; 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 Jeremy Lett , Program Officer, by email or at 828-785-4743. 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. Staff may request a phone conversation or site visit during the review period.
Funding decisions are announced approximately two months from the application date. 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, download Recent Grants .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities within Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 to $35,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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.
Human Services and Education Grants is a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina that funds nonprofits and government entities serving the region's most vulnerable residents. The program supports programs in human services, education, and community well-being across western North Carolina, with particular interest in organizations that demonstrate local impact and community need. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities with missions aligned to human services or education in the region. Awards of up to $25,000 are available.
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.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.