[Community Foundation of Western North Carolina](https://cfwnc.org)

April 1, 2027 (applications due by 5 p.m.)

$2,500–$12,500 per grant; funds typically must be spent within 10 months of award.

Supports nonprofit and public agency projects that improve quality of life and provide significant benefit to the Cashiers, NC community.

--- ## Description The Cashiers Community Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Cashiers, North Carolina. Funding is available for a range of charitable purposes, including programmatic needs, capital campaigns, and operating expenses. The Fund prioritizes projects that offer the greatest positive impact on the community and evaluates proposals based on alignment with community needs, organizational capacity, and overall benefit to Cashiers residents. Grant recipients are required to submit reports verifying the use of funds and outcomes achieved. --- ## Due Dates - April 1, 2027: Grant application deadline (applications due by 5 p.m.) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$2,500 to $12,500**. - Grants are generally expected to be spent within **10 months** of the award. - Funds are distributed by electronic funds transfer (EFT) by the end of August. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Cashiers, NC - Organizations must be established in or directly serving the Cashiers area. - Only one application per organization (including fiscal sponsors) is accepted per year. - All previous Cashiers Community Fund grantees must have submitted required end-of-grant reports before applying again. - If the applicant is proposing a program benefiting another organization (e.g., a school), a letter of endorsement from that organization is required. **Not Funded:** - Annual giving campaigns, scholarships, sectarian religious purposes, partisan political purposes, endowment funds, deficit funding or debt retirement, festivals or one-time events (such as exhibits, performances, or fundraisers), private primary and secondary schools (except for projects not directed toward their own students/staff and that address community needs), private clubs, or activities/expenses occurring before grant decisions are made. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Read the [grant guidelines](https://cfwnc.org/grants/cashiers-community-fund) carefully. 2. **Contact Staff (Optional):** For proposal or eligibility questions, contact Virginia Dollar, Senior Program Officer, at [dollar@cfwnc.org](mailto:dollar@cfwnc.org) or 828-367-9907. 3. **Online Application:** Submit your application via the [CFWNC online system](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application). - For technical issues, contact Diane Crisp, Senior Grants Manager, at [crisp@cfwnc.org](mailto:crisp@cfwnc.org) or 828-367-9904. - You will receive email confirmation upon application receipt. 4. **Review:** Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility; the advisory committee evaluates proposals based on fund priorities and community impact. 5. **Award & Reporting:** Grantees are notified by email; funds are distributed by EFT. An online end-of-grant report is required to verify use of funds and results. --- ## Additional Information - The Fund’s advisory committee may modify guidelines or make exceptions in consultation with the Community Foundation staff. - For examples of previously funded projects, see [Recent Grants](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/cashiers-community-fund/recent-grants). - Grant history and additional resources are available on the fund’s website. --- ## External Links - [Cashiers Community Fund Grant Guidelines](https://cfwnc.org/grants/cashiers-community-fund) - [Online Application Portal](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application) - [Recent Grants Awarded](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/cashiers-community-fund/recent-grants) - [Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Home](https://cfwnc.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Virginia Dollar | Senior Program Officer | [dollar@cfwnc.org](mailto:dollar@cfwnc.org) | 828-367-9907 | | Diane Crisp | Senior Grants Manager | [crisp@cfwnc.org](mailto:crisp@cfwnc.org) | 828-367-9904 | | General Inquiries | - | [info@cfwnc.org](mailto:info@cfwnc.org) | (828) 254-4960 | | Melissa Edgington | Development Associate | [edgington@cfwnc.org](mailto:edgington@cfwnc.org) | 828-367-9917 |

Cashiers Community Fund

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