The EBCCF, through the NC Community Foundation, is seeking applications for its Eastern Band of Cherokees Unrestricted Fund to support local needs.
Donor Name: North Carolina Community Foundation
State: North Carolina
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $500 to $1000
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.
Grants are awarded to organizations serving tribal members in Swain, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham and Haywood counties.
Funding Information
Grants typically range from $500 to $1000. Total grantmaking will not exceed $3,400.
Eligibility Criteria
An organization must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Organizations must be qualified as tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be classified as a unit of local government (including public schools). An exception is made to include fire and rescue departments.
- If your organization operates as a 501 (c)(3) public charity via a fiscal agent, your application’s supporting documentation must include a letter from the fiscal agent organization that verifies the relationship and includes when the relationship was established.
- Religious entities, including churches, congregations and other houses of worship, and/or faith-based organizations whose core functions/operations promote a specific religious doctrine or are restricted to members of a particular faith may apply for funding to support social outreach and charitable service programs to benefit the community-at-large, but they may not apply for general operating support.
- Only those organizations that serve the counties within their affiliate network will be considered. If an organization serves multiple counties within their network, that organization may complete a separate application for each of those affiliates.
- Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.
For more information, visit NCCF.
