Perry N. Rudnick Grants
The Perry N. Rudnick Grants from the Community Foundation of Henderson County fund innovative, project-based work in arts, culture, conservation, health, and youth across Western North Carolina.
Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (LOI) | July 1, 2027 (LOI)
Funding Amounts: Typically over $200,000 awarded annually; individual award sizes vary. Grants are for specific projects, not operating expenses.
Summary: Supports organizations in Western NC (Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties) for projects in arts, culture, conservation, health, and youth.
Key Information: Letter of Intent required; two-stage application; focus on project-based funding.
Description
The Perry N. Rudnick Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, are designed to strengthen communities in Western North Carolina, with priority given to organizations in Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties. These grants support specific projects—rather than general operating expenses—in areas such as arts and culture, conservation, health and human services, and youth. The fund encourages proposals that demonstrate collaboration, address new or unmet needs, impact a broad segment of the population, and promote self-sufficiency and independence among beneficiaries. Projects emphasizing prevention and early intervention are especially encouraged.
