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

October 1, 2026 (Annual grant application deadline)

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

Supports projects that enrich the cultural, educational, historic, and civic life of Fletcher, NC, with a focus on initiatives celebrating the town’s unique character.

--- ## Description The Fletcher Community Grants program, administered by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, funds projects that provide cultural, educational, historic, and civic enrichment specifically for the Town of Fletcher, North Carolina. Established in 1990, this component fund supports initiatives that celebrate Fletcher’s unique character, history, and culture. Grants are recommended by a local advisory committee and are intended for specific projects—such as events, classes, festivals, art exhibits, and historic preservation—rather than ongoing organizational operations. The program encourages projects that demonstrate collaboration, address broad community needs, and emphasize prevention or early intervention. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026: Annual grant application deadline (submissions due by 11:30pm) - Previous deadlines: October 1 (annually) - Award notifications: Mid-December - Reporting due: One year from award date (unless otherwise determined) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant request: Up to $15,000 per project - Requests above $15,000 require prior approval from the Program Officer - Project costs may include necessary staff expenses, but these should not comprise the majority of the budget - Grants are generally for a one-year period --- ## Eligibility - Projects must directly benefit the community of Fletcher (as defined by the town limits) - Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving Fletcher residents - Grants are for specific projects, not for general operating support - Ineligible uses include: - Projects not benefiting Fletcher or its residents - Annual fund campaigns or fundraising for re-gifting - Religious or political purposes - Individuals (including scholarships) - Non-tax-exempt organizations - Underwriting for fundraising events --- ## Application Process - Review the [Fletcher Community Grant Guidelines](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XrrAOr8t5R5iC-Y1oKI1CCt-qqTlHyHY/view?usp=sharing) for detailed criteria and instructions - Complete and submit your application via the [Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply) by October 1, 2026 (11:30pm) - Applicants are encouraged to contact the Program Officer in advance, especially for requests above $15,000 - Award decisions are communicated by mid-December - Grant recipients are required to submit a report one year after award, unless otherwise specified --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to projects where Fletcher is the central topic and host - Projects may include staff expenses if those roles are critical to project success, but such costs should not dominate the budget - The advisory committee may request proposals in specific focus areas in a given year - Collaboration and minimizing duplication of services are strongly encouraged --- ## External Links - [Fletcher Community Grants Program Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/grantmaking/fletcher-community-grants) - [Fletcher Community Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XrrAOr8t5R5iC-Y1oKI1CCt-qqTlHyHY/view?usp=sharing) - [Online Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply) - [Community Foundation of Henderson County Homepage](https://www.cfhcforever.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------|------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Kris Merritt | Senior Program Officer | kmerritt@cfhcforever.org | (828) 697-6224 | | General Inquiries | — | info@cfhcforever.org | (828) 697-6224 |

Fletcher Community Grants

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