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

October 1, 2026 (annual deadline)

Up to $15,000 per project (requests above $15,000 require prior approval); typically one-year grants.

Supports projects that enrich the culture, history, and community life of Fletcher, NC, with a focus on initiatives centered on the town’s unique character.

--- ## Description The Fletcher Community Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, support projects that provide cultural, educational, historic, and civic enrichment for the Town of Fletcher, NC. Grants are recommended by an advisory committee of Fletcher residents and are intended for specific projects, not ongoing operating support. Eligible projects should celebrate Fletcher’s unique character, history, and culture, and must be specific to or about the Fletcher community. Typical projects include events, classes, festivals, art exhibits, and other initiatives that benefit the town and its residents. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026: Grant application deadline (annual deadline) - Previous deadline: October 1, 2025 Award notifications are typically made by mid-December. Reporting is due one year from the award date (unless otherwise determined). --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: $15,000 per project, unless previously approved by the Program Officer. - Grants are generally for one-year projects. - Funding is for specific projects and not for ongoing organizational support. - Staff expenses may be included if instrumental to the project but should not be the majority of the budget. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must directly benefit the Town of Fletcher, NC (within town limits). - Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations (typically 501(c)(3) nonprofits). - Grants are not awarded to: - Individuals (including scholarships) - Non-tax-exempt organizations - Programs not benefiting Fletcher or its residents - Annual fund campaigns, fundraising for re-gifting, religious or political purposes, or underwriting fundraising events --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply). - The application deadline is October 1 at 11:30pm. - Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal with the Program Officer before submitting. - Award notifications are typically sent by mid-December. - Grant recipients must submit a report one year after the award date. --- ## Additional Information - Projects that demonstrate collaboration, address broad community needs, and emphasize prevention or early intervention are encouraged. - The advisory committee may set specific focus areas each cycle; check the program page for updates. - Fletcher must remain the central topic and host of any project or initiative. - Requests above $15,000 require prior approval from the Program Officer. --- ## External Links - [Fletcher Community Grants Program Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/grantmaking/fletcher-community-grants) - [Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XrrAOr8t5R5iC-Y1oKI1CCt-qqTlHyHY/view?usp=sharing) - [Online Grants Portal (Apply Here)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply) - [Community Foundation of Henderson County Homepage](https://www.cfhcforever.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Position | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Kris Merritt, Senior Program Officer | [kmerritt@cfhcforever.org](mailto:kmerritt@cfhcforever.org) | (828) 697-6224 | [Contact Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/contact) | | General Grants Contact | [grants@cfhcforever.org](mailto:grants@cfhcforever.org) | (828) 697-6224 | |

Fletcher Community Grants

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