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

Rolling

Varies by fund and donor intent; award size and duration not specified.

Supports projects addressing evolving community needs in specific causes or program areas, guided by donor interests.

Preference for applicants or programs serving Henderson County, NC; projects must be pre-approved.

--- ## Description Field of Interest Grants are designed to support projects that address community needs within specific causes or program areas, as defined by donor intent. These grants are flexible, allowing support for broad fields such as Arts & Culture, Education, Health, Conservation, Animal Care, Human Services, and Civic Affairs, or for more targeted initiatives like youth music or theater programs. Grants are awarded periodically as needs arise, adapting to changing priorities within the community. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Award notification is typically within one month from submission. - Reporting is due one year from award date unless otherwise specified. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amounts vary and are dependent on the specific Field of Interest Fund and donor intent. - No minimum or maximum award size is specified. - Funding prospects depend on available funds and alignment with donor interests. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must discuss their project with the Foundation Program Officer before applying. - Only projects that match a Field of Interest Fund’s intent and have been pre-approved are eligible. - Preference is given to organizations based in or serving Henderson County, North Carolina. - Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt (typically 501(c)(3)). - Projects should: - Demonstrate collaboration and minimize duplication of services. - Affect a broad segment of the population. - Address relevant community needs. - Not eligible: - Projects not benefiting Henderson County and surrounding communities. - Annual fund campaigns, fundraising for re-gifting, religious or political purposes. - Individuals (including scholarships). - Non-tax-exempt organizations. - Underwriting for events. --- ## Application Process - Initiate a conversation with the Foundation Program Officer to confirm eligibility and project fit. - If approved, submit an application via the [online portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply). - Funding decisions are typically made within 2–3 months of submission. - Award notifications are generally sent within one month of submission. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must align with the intent of specific Field of Interest Funds. - Funding is subject to donor interests and available resources. - Applicants are encouraged to review the [Field of Interest Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1emXsGRet-tifHePutBQuhKqswjJCSvc_/view?usp=sharing) for detailed criteria and process steps. --- ## External Links - [Field of Interest Grants Program Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/grantmaking/field-of-interest-grants) - [Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply) - [Field of Interest Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1emXsGRet-tifHePutBQuhKqswjJCSvc_/view?usp=sharing) - [Community Foundation of Henderson County Homepage](https://www.cfhcforever.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Online Contact Form | |-----------------|-----------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Kris Merritt, Senior Program Officer | kmerritt@cfhcforever.org | (828) 697-6224 | [Contact CFHC](https://www.cfhcforever.org/contact) |

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