[Community Foundation of Henderson County](https://www.cfhcforever.org)

February 2027 (Application Deadline, projected)

Over $450,000 distributed since 2015; annual award pool varies; awards are typically disbursed quarterly.

Supports Henderson County nonprofits through grants funded by local businesses to improve community well-being.

For tax-exempt nonprofits serving Henderson County, NC only.

--- ## Description The Work with Heart Charitable Giving Program is a local philanthropic initiative established by business owners in Henderson County, North Carolina, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The program channels donations from a coalition of local businesses into grants for tax-exempt nonprofits that serve the Henderson County community. Since its inception in 2015, the program has distributed over $450,000 to support a variety of projects and organizations aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the region. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027: Application Deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The program has awarded more than $450,000 since 2015. - The total annual award pool varies each year. - Awards are disbursed quarterly (after the start of each quarter: February, April, July, October). - Typical grant sizes are not specified, but prior years have funded multiple organizations per cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. - Activities and services must directly benefit Henderson County, North Carolina. - Only organizations serving Henderson County are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fcfhcapply). - The anticipated application window opens in January with a projected deadline in February. - Award notifications are typically made in mid-February. - If selected, grantees are notified of the quarter in which they will receive their award. --- ## Additional Information - The program is funded by a coalition of seven local businesses. - Awards are determined by donor recommendations through a giving circle structure. - Payments are made shortly after the start of each quarter. - Recipients for previous cycles can be reviewed on the [program news page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/news/work-with-heart-celebrates-a-decade-of-granting-with-largest-giving-yet). --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application](https://www.cfhcforever.org/grants/cgp) - [Community Foundation of Henderson County](https://www.cfhcforever.org) - [Grants Portal (Application Login)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/cfhcapply/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fcfhcapply) - [Recent Recipients & News](https://www.cfhcforever.org/news/work-with-heart-celebrates-a-decade-of-granting-with-largest-giving-yet) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@cfhcforever.org | | Phone | (828) 697-6224 | | Address | 401 North Main St., Suite 300, Hendersonville, NC 28792 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.cfhcforever.org/contact) |

Work with Heart Charitable Giving Program

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