The Yancey Fund
Forecasted
The Yancey Fund from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina supports impactful, research-driven projects to improve quality of life in Yancey County.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; funds typically to be spent within 10 months of award.
Summary: Supports projects that improve quality of life and provide broad community benefit to Yancey County, NC.
Description
The Yancey Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides annual grants to organizations aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents of Yancey County. The fund prioritizes projects that deliver the greatest positive impact on the local community, supporting a wide range of charitable initiatives including programmatic, capital, equipment, and technology projects. Since 1998, the Fund has awarded over $1.8 million to local organizations, strengthening the region’s nonprofit and public sector capacity.
