The Melvin R. Lane Fund aims to empower and strengthen organizations dedicated to providing essential support services for individuals in need, youth, the elderly, and those facing mental and/or physical challenges.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
State: North Carolina
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/08/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Funding Information
This program may award up to seven grants of $90,000 to $180,000 over three years ($30,000 to $60,000 per year) to help human service organizations improve existing operations and programs, develop or expand partnerships, and maintain financial stability.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and have been operating for at least three years are eligible to apply
- Organizations must have operating budgets of at least $100,000 and have two or more full-time (or equivalent) employees
- Organizations must be located in one of these WNC counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey and the Qualla Boundary
- An eligible organization may only submit one application per cycle.
For more information, visit CFWNC.
