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

February 2027 (first Friday, 5 p.m.)

Up to $7,500 per grant; funds generally must be spent within 10 months of award.

Supports projects that improve quality of life and provide community benefit in Haywood County, NC.

Only one application per organization per year; eligible organizations must serve Haywood County.

--- ## Description The Fund for Haywood County, managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides grants to charitable, governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Haywood County, North Carolina. The fund aims to enhance the quality of life in the county by supporting projects that offer significant community benefit. Grants may also be awarded through the Mib and Phil Medford Endowment Fund for projects focused on beautification, streetscape improvements, and public amenities in the Town of Waynesville. Priority is given to initiatives that demonstrate clear positive impact, involve collaboration, and meet specific community needs. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projection; first Friday in February, 5 p.m.) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: $7,500 per project. - Funds are generally expected to be spent within 10 months of the award. - Recent cycles have awarded grants ranging from approximately $3,000 to $7,500 per recipient. - Grant funds are typically disbursed by the end of March following the application deadline. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, or religious organizations serving Haywood County, NC. - Organizations must be established in or actively serving Haywood County. - Only one application per eligible organization (including fiscal sponsors) per year. - All prior grant reports must be submitted before applying for new funding. - Projects should support specific initiatives or efforts, not general operating expenses. - Medford Fund grants are specifically for projects within the Town of Waynesville or its extra-territorial jurisdictions and favor those with matching support and projects on town property. **Ineligible requests include:** - Capital campaigns, scholarships, annual giving campaigns, endowment funds, deficit funding or debt retirement, sectarian religious or partisan political purposes, festivals or one-time events, private primary/secondary schools (except projects addressing community needs), private clubs, or retroactive funding. --- ## Application Process 1. **Contact for Guidance:** - Discuss your proposal or eligibility questions with the Senior Program Officer (see contact below). 2. **Submit Application:** - Complete and submit the [online application](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application). - If another organization benefits, include a letter of endorsement. 3. **Review:** - Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility. - Advisory committee evaluates proposals based on priorities, available funds, and community benefit. 4. **Award & Reporting:** - Grant payments are made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). - Recipients must submit an online end-of-grant report and may be required to provide additional reports or participate in site visits. --- ## Additional Information - For Medford Fund grants, contact the Senior Program Officer before applying. - Grant guidelines may be modified at the discretion of the advisory committee and foundation staff. - [See recent grants](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/the-fund-for-haywood-county/recent-grants) for examples of funded projects. --- ## External Links - [Fund for Haywood County Grant Guidelines](https://cfwnc.org/grants/the-fund-for-haywood-county) - [Online Application Portal](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application) - [Recent Grants Awarded](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/the-fund-for-haywood-county/recent-grants) - [Community Foundation of Western North Carolina](https://cfwnc.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | 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| ---

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