Highlands Community Fund
The Highlands Community Fund awards grants for innovative, high-impact projects that address community needs and provide lasting benefits to Highlands, NC.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates: April 1, 2027 (full application due by 5 p.m.; next business day if on weekend/holiday)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$10,000 per grant; funds typically spent within 10 months of award
Summary: Supports charitable projects delivering significant benefit to the Highlands, NC community.
Description
The Highlands Community Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides competitive grants to nonprofit and public organizations for projects that offer substantial and lasting benefits to the Highlands, NC community. The fund emphasizes proposals that demonstrate the greatest positive impact, with a focus on community needs, innovation, and measurable outcomes. Grants are reviewed by an advisory committee and are intended to strengthen local charitable organizations and address evolving community priorities.
