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

March 2027 (annual, projected)

Typical grants range from $2,500–$10,000; recent annual total awarded ~$120,000

Supports charitable projects that enhance quality of life in Yancey County, NC.

--- ## Description The Yancey Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides annual grants to nonprofit and public organizations for projects that deliver significant community benefit in Yancey County, North Carolina. Grants support a broad range of charitable purposes, including programmatic initiatives, capital needs, equipment, and technology. The Fund prioritizes projects that demonstrate substantial, positive impact on local residents and communities. Applications are evaluated on alignment with fund priorities, potential community benefit, and organizational capability. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated deadline: March 2027 (annual, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000 per award. - Recent annual funding has totaled approximately $120,000. - Funds are generally available by the end of April, and should be spent within 10 months of award. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, governmental, educational, or religious organizations serving Yancey County, NC. - Organizations must be established in or serving Yancey County. - Only one application per organization (including fiscal sponsors) per year. - Applicants must have submitted any required end-of-grant reports for previous Yancey Fund awards. - If the grant benefits another organization (e.g., a program in public schools), a letter of endorsement from that organization is required. **Ineligible uses include:** annual giving campaigns, endowment funds, deficit funding or debt retirement, sectarian religious or partisan political purposes, private primary/secondary schools (unless addressing community needs beyond the school), private clubs, or expenses incurred before grant decisions. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Visit the [Yancey Fund grant page](https://cfwnc.org/grants/the-yancey-fund) for guidelines and eligibility details. 2. **Consult Staff:** For eligibility or proposal questions, contact the program officer (see Contact Information below). 3. **Submit Application:** Use the [online application system](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application). You will receive email confirmation upon submission. 4. **Review:** Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness. The advisory committee evaluates proposals based on priorities, impact, and feasibility. 5. **Award & Reporting:** Grant funds are distributed via electronic funds transfer (EFT). Grantees must submit an end-of-grant report online as specified in the award letter. --- ## Additional Information - Organizations acting as fiscal sponsors are eligible but may only submit one application per year. - Guidelines may be modified at the discretion of the advisory committee. - For examples of previously funded projects, see [recent grants awarded](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/the-yancey-fund/recent-grants). --- ## External Links - [Yancey Fund Grant Guidelines & Application](https://cfwnc.org/grants/the-yancey-fund) - [Online Application Portal](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application) - [Recent Grants Awarded](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/the-yancey-fund/recent-grants) - [Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Main Site](https://cfwnc.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------|---------------| | Jeremy Lett | Program Officer | [lett@cfwnc.org](mailto:lett@cfwnc.org) | 828-785-4743 | | 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 Yancey Fund

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