[Community Foundation of Henderson County](https://www.cfhcforever.org)

March 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027

Award amounts vary; generally one grant per agency/program per 12 months; funds are flexible and responsive to community needs.

Supports tax-exempt organizations addressing evolving needs in Henderson County, NC, through flexible, donor-funded grants.

--- ## Description The Community Grants program, managed by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, provides flexible funding to support projects and initiatives that address changing needs and opportunities within Henderson County, North Carolina. Funded by unrestricted and broadly defined donor gifts, these grants are designed to help local tax-exempt organizations respond to community challenges and promote impactful, collaborative solutions. The foundation encourages proposals that demonstrate broad community relevance, foster cooperation, and minimize duplication of services. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Community Grants submission deadline - June 1, 2026: Community Grants submission deadline - September 1, 2026: Community Grants submission deadline - December 1, 2026: Community Grants submission deadline - March 1, 2027: Community Grants submission deadline Grant applications are accepted quarterly, and each deadline closes at 11:30pm local time. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary depending on project scope and available funding. - The foundation typically does not award more than one grant to the same program or agency within a twelve-month period. - Funding is unrestricted within the broadly defined interest areas and is intended to be responsive to community needs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations (e.g., 501(c)(3) nonprofits). - Projects must operate in Henderson County, NC, or directly benefit its residents. - The foundation will not fund: - Programs not benefiting Henderson County or its residents - Annual fund campaigns - Religious or political purposes - Individuals (including scholarships) - Non-tax-exempt organizations - Event underwriting --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [CFHC online grants portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply). - Applicants are encouraged to consult with the Program Office before applying. - Grant guidelines and detailed instructions are available in the [Community Grants Guidelines PDF](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XIqNDwZwY7cumMML265wMPRPM6aSt-T1/view?usp=sharing). - Award announcements are typically made two months after the submission deadline for each cycle. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals that demonstrate collaboration, broad impact, relevance to community needs, and prevention/early intervention are encouraged. - Pilot programs with potential to serve as models for others and those with strong prospects for future support are favorably considered. - Only one grant per agency or program may be awarded within a twelve-month period. --- ## External Links - [Community Grants Program Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/grantmaking/community-grants-2) - [Grants Portal (Apply Online)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply) - [Community Grants Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XIqNDwZwY7cumMML265wMPRPM6aSt-T1/view?usp=sharing) - [Past Community Grants Awards](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oXAdBf4HJA0ehn_7Oaxs_1fIgYNNcn9T/view?usp=drive_link) - [Grant Funding for Nonprofits (Instructional Videos)](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/grantmaking-2) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-----------------------------------------| | Email | info@cfhcforever.org
grants@cfhcforever.org | | Phone | (828) 697-6224 | | Address | 401 North Main St., Suite 300, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/contact) |

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