Human Services and Education
Forecasted
The Human Services and Education grant funds projects in Western North Carolina that advance educational opportunities and address economic disadvantage, supported by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; project period is typically one year.
Summary: Supports projects in Western North Carolina that address economic disadvantage and advance educational opportunities for local communities.
Key Information: Only one proposal per organization per cycle; applicants must not have an open grant or have received funding in the most recent cycle.
Description
This grant program from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina provides funding for initiatives that directly serve economically disadvantaged individuals and/or advance educational opportunities in the region's mountain communities. The combined cycle supports both human services and education projects, with a focus on delivering immediate, substantial benefits to vulnerable populations and expanding access to high-quality learning, workforce development, and wraparound student supports.
