The Fund for Haywood County
The Fund for Haywood County supports organizations serving Haywood County, North Carolina, with grants for charitable projects that address local needs and improve quality of life for residents.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates: February 5, 2027, at 5 p.m. (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500; funds generally spent within 10 months of award
Summary: Supports charitable projects that improve quality of life for communities and residents in Haywood County, North Carolina.
Key Information: Organizations must already be established in or serving Haywood County and may submit only one application annually, including as fiscal sponsors.
Description
The Fund for Haywood County, administered by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), supports charitable projects that improve quality of life in Haywood County, North Carolina. The Fund promotes charitable giving and supports work benefiting the county’s communities and residents, with highest consideration given to requests demonstrating the greatest community benefit.
Established in 1994, the Fund is a permanent charitable endowment designed to respond to changing local needs and opportunities. Contributions are pooled and invested, with investment proceeds supporting grants while original gifts remain intact. Its advisory committee considers community benefit alongside the Fund’s priorities, available resources, and applicants’ capabilities.
