[Community Foundation of Western North Carolina](https://cfwnc.org)

February 2027 (application deadline: 5 p.m. on the first Friday in February, projected)

Typical grant size up to $7,500; funds should be spent within 10 months of award.

Supports charitable projects that improve quality of life for Haywood County, NC residents, with priority to initiatives demonstrating broad community benefit.

--- ## Description The Fund for Haywood County, administered by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, aims to enhance the quality of life in Haywood County by supporting projects and initiatives that benefit local communities and residents. Grants are awarded for charitable purposes that demonstrate significant community impact, with funding decisions guided by an advisory committee based on community priorities and available resources. The Fund also oversees the related Mib and Phil Medford Endowment Fund, which is specifically focused on beautification and public amenities in Waynesville. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated Next Deadline:** February 2027 (application deadline: 5 p.m. on the first Friday in February, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Typical grant size:** Up to $7,500 per award. - **Grant period:** Funds should generally be spent within 10 months of the award date. - **Total annual funding:** In recent cycles, total grants awarded have exceeded $75,000. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, governmental, educational, or religious organizations serving Haywood County, North Carolina. - Organizations must be established in, or actively serving, Haywood County. - Only one application per organization (including fiscal sponsors) is allowed per year. - All prior grantees must have submitted required End of Grant Reports for previous awards. - If the project benefits an organization other than the applicant, a letter of endorsement from the benefiting organization is required. **Not Funded:** - Capital campaigns, scholarships, annual giving campaigns, endowment funds, deficit funding or debt retirement, sectarian or partisan political purposes, festivals or one-time events, private primary/secondary schools (except for non-school-focused community projects), private clubs, or pre-award expenses. --- ## Application Process 1. **Discuss Proposal (Optional):** Contact Virginia Dollar, Senior Program Officer, for questions or to discuss eligibility. - Email: [dollar@cfwnc.org](mailto:dollar@cfwnc.org) - Phone: 828-367-9907 2. **Online Application:** Submit via the [CFWNC online application portal](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application). - For technical help: Contact Diane Crisp, Senior Grants Manager, at [crisp@cfwnc.org](mailto:crisp@cfwnc.org) or 828-367-9904. 3. **Review Process:** - Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility. - The advisory committee reviews and ranks proposals according to priorities and available funds. - Grant payments are made by electronic funds transfer (EFT); current banking info must be on file. 4. **Reporting:** Grantees must submit an online end-of-grant report. Additional reports or site visits may be required. --- ## Additional Information - The Fund for Haywood County may adjust guidelines or make exceptions at the discretion of its advisory committee and CFWNC staff. - For recent grant examples and additional resources, see the [recent grants page](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/the-fund-for-haywood-county/recent-grants). - For general information, visit the [grants directory](https://cfwnc.org/grants/grants-directory). --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines & Application Details](https://cfwnc.org/grants/the-fund-for-haywood-county) - [Online Application Portal](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application) - [Recent Grants](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/the-fund-for-haywood-county/recent-grants) - [CFWNC Grants Directory](https://cfwnc.org/grants/grants-directory) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------| | Virginia Dollar | Senior Program Officer | [dollar@cfwnc.org](mailto:dollar@cfwnc.org) | 828-367-9907 | | Diane Crisp | Senior Grants Manager | [crisp@cfwnc.org](mailto:crisp@cfwnc.org) | 828-367-9904 | | Melissa Edgington | Development Associate | [edgington@cfwnc.org](mailto:edgington@cfwnc.org) | 828-367-9917 | | General Inquiries | - | [info@cfwnc.org](mailto:info@cfwnc.org) | (828) 254-4960 |

The Fund for Haywood County

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