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

July 1, 2026 (LOI) | January 1, 2027 (LOI) | January 1, 2026 (LOI) | July 1, 2025 (LOI)

No fixed award amount; over $5.1 million awarded since 2004; typical grants fund specific projects.

Supports specific projects in arts, culture, conservation, health, and youth in Western North Carolina, prioritizing collaboration and community impact.

--- ## Description The Perry N. Rudnick Grants, managed by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, support organizations serving Western North Carolina, specifically in Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties. Established in 2001, these grants focus on funding specific projects (not operating expenses) that advance arts and culture, conservation, health and human services, and youth initiatives. The program emphasizes collaborative efforts, broad community benefit, and projects addressing unmet or emerging needs. Proposals that encourage self-sufficiency, prevention, early intervention, and minimize duplication of services are especially encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline - January 1, 2027: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline - January 1, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline - July 1, 2025: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline Letters of Intent are accepted twice yearly. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal following the LOI stage. Grant awards are typically announced within two months after the full application deadline, and final funding may be awarded up to six months after LOI submission. --- ## Funding Amount - No fixed award amount; the fund has awarded over $5.1 million to more than 125 organizations since 2004. - Grants are intended for specific projects, not for general operating expenses. - Funding is drawn from an endowment currently valued at over $6.3 million. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations (typically 501(c)(3)). - Projects must primarily serve Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, or Transylvania Counties in Western North Carolina. - Grants support specific projects only (not operating expenses, endowment building, annual campaigns, or event underwriting). - Not eligible: Individuals (including scholarships), non-tax-exempt organizations, religious or political purposes, or fundraising campaigns. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the stated deadline (July 1 or January 1). - LOIs are reviewed, and selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. - Awards are generally announced within two months after the full application deadline. - The full grant cycle—from LOI to funding—can take up to six months. - Applications are managed through the [online grants portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply/). --- ## Additional Information - The fund encourages proposals that demonstrate collaboration, address community needs, and serve a broad segment of the population. - Priority is given to projects that emphasize prevention and early intervention and that enhance organizations serving unmet needs. - Review the [Rudnick Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DOGFsppXhoSXFwujrv9oWo9TAXDG3lUe/view?usp=sharing) for detailed eligibility and priority information. - A [video overview of funding priorities](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS7tn7p-QWo) is available. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/grantmaking/perry-n-rudnick-grants) - [Rudnick Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DOGFsppXhoSXFwujrv9oWo9TAXDG3lUe/view?usp=sharing) - [Online Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply/) - [Funding Priorities Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS7tn7p-QWo) - [Previous Grant Awards (PDF)](https://stdidcfhcforeverprod.blob.core.windows.net/cfhcforever/banners/Rudnick-Grant-History-2018-2023.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@cfhcforever.org | | Phone | (828) 697-6224 | | Address | 401 North Main St., Suite 300, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/contact) |

Perry N. Rudnick Grants

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