The Yancey Fund
The Yancey Fund supports projects that enhance quality of life in Yancey County, NC, through grants for charitable, capital, equipment, and technology initiatives benefiting the local community.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, 5 p.m. local time, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $2,500–$10,000; spend funds within 10 months; total annual funding ~$120,000
Summary: Supports charitable, capital, equipment, and technology projects that benefit Yancey County, NC communities and residents.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; only one application per organization per year.
Description
The Yancey Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, supports projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of Yancey County, NC. Grants are awarded for a broad range of charitable purposes, including programmatic initiatives, capital improvements, equipment, and technology needs. The fund prioritizes projects that demonstrate the greatest benefit to the local community and encourages collaboration among organizations. Oversight is provided by an advisory committee, and all grantmaking and reporting are administered in partnership with the Community Foundation.
