The Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant Program is to support the work of charitable organizations serving communities within the statewide network.
Donor Name: Cherokee County Community Foundation (CCCF)
State: North Carolina
County: Cherokee County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/20/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community. The community grantmaking funds a broad range of purposes to meet local needs that include human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, arts, and more.
The Cherokee County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. CCCF 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 Cherokee County.
Funding Information
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
An organization must meet the following criteria to apply:
- 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations registered with the IRS.
- Organization with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3) public charity non-profit organizations registered with the IRS.
- Local governments (public including schools)
- Fire and rescue departments
- Religious entities, including churches, congregations and other houses of worship, and/or faith-based organizations whose core functions/operations promote 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 the affiliate network will be considered. If an organization serves multiple counties within the 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 North Carolina Community Foundation.
