The Yancey Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in Yancey County by promoting charitable giving and supporting projects that benefit the communities and residents of Yancey County.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
State: North Carolina
County: Yancey County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
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 April and in most cases should be spent within 10 months of the award.
Funding Information
The Yancey Fund provides grants between $2,500-$10,000.
Grant Period
1/year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants may be awarded to qualified 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Yancey County.
- Organizations must already be established in or serving Yancey County.
- 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 The Yancey Fund awards.
For more information, visit CFWNC.
