The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is now accepting applications for its Cultural Resources Grant.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
State: North Carolina
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina will award small grants of $5,000 for general operating support through a simple online application according to the categories and schedule specified below. Each applicant must 1) select the category that best aligns with its mission and purpose and 2) apply only once during the rotation of grant cycles.
Grant Period
Up to 2/year.
Categories
WNC History and Places of Cultural Significance – organizations that preserve and promote: 1) traditions, values, and lifestyles of different cultural groups to encourage understanding and respect for different WNC cultural heritages; or 2) places, which may include buildings, structures, objects, sites or entire districts that have historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance. These do not include war monuments or memorials or any other sites that may promote division, disrespect, or animosity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be tax-exempt as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public agencies.
- Organizations must be located in the Qualla Boundary or one of the following counties in Western North Carolina: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania or Yancey.
- Organizations must already be established in and serving Western North Carolina.
- Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations. Public agencies may be supported if few nonprofits serve a geographic area and if funds remain available.
- Applications by non-arts organizations that run an arts program will not be considered.
- Organizations are not eligible to apply if they have already received a Cultural Resources General Operating Support Grant in any of these categories: Arts Councils, Craft, Performing Arts, or Visual Arts.
- For this January 2026 cycle, the organization’s mission must be directly aligned with the WNC History and Places of Cultural Significance category.
For more information, visit CFWNC.
