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

February 2027

Typical grants range from $2,500 to $7,000; most funds must be spent within 10 months of award.

Supports projects that enhance the quality of life and provide significant community benefit in Transylvania County, NC.

--- ## Description The Transylvania Endowment, managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, aims to improve the quality of life for residents of Transylvania County by encouraging charitable giving and supporting a diverse range of community-focused projects. Grants are awarded to initiatives that demonstrate strong potential for positive community impact, with particular emphasis on addressing local needs and opportunities. The advisory committee evaluates applications based on alignment with endowment priorities, applicant capabilities, and the likely benefit to the community. The Endowment maintains a review and reporting process to ensure effective use of grant funds. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated deadline:** February 2027 (application due by 5 p.m. on the first Friday in February; if a holiday, the next business day) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from **$2,500 to $7,000**. - Funds are generally available by the end of March and should be spent within 10 months of the award. - In Spring 2025, total grants awarded were approximately $98,690, with individual awards predominantly at the $7,000 level. --- ## Eligibility - Open to qualified **501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations**, governmental entities, educational institutions, and religious organizations serving Transylvania County, NC. - Organizations must be established in or serve Transylvania County. - Only one application per eligible organization (including fiscal sponsors) per year. - All previous Transylvania Endowment grantees must have submitted required End of Grant Reports to be eligible. - **Not typically funded:** scholarships, annual campaigns, endowment funds, deficit/debt retirement, sectarian or partisan purposes, festivals/one-time events, private schools (except for projects addressing broader community needs), private clubs, or activities/expenses incurred before grant decisions. --- ## Application Process 1. **Consultation:** Applicants are encouraged to discuss proposals or eligibility with the Senior Program Officer. 2. **Submission:** Complete and submit the [online application](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application) by the anticipated deadline. 3. **Review:** Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility; an advisory committee evaluates proposals based on impact and alignment with Endowment priorities. 4. **Award Notification:** Applicants are notified by email. Grant funds are distributed via electronic funds transfer (EFT); current banking information is required. 5. **Reporting:** Grantees must submit an online end-of-grant report. Additional reports or site visits may be required. --- ## Additional Information - If the project benefits another organization (e.g., a school program), a letter of endorsement from that organization must be included. - Guidelines may be modified by the advisory committee in consultation with Foundation staff. - For examples of previously funded projects, see [Recent Grants](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/transylvania-endowment/recent-grants). --- ## External Links - [Transylvania Endowment Program Page](https://cfwnc.org/grants/transylvania-endowment) - [Online Application Portal](https://cfwnc.org/grants/about-grants/online-application) - [Recent Grants](https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/transylvania-endowment/recent-grants) - [Community Foundation of Western North Carolina](https://cfwnc.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | 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 |

Transylvania Endowment

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