Grantmaking is the primary way the Community Foundation of Henderson County makes a difference in our community. Each year, we make grants to established nonprofits to support programs with proven track records and to pilot programs from nonprofits that have proposed a new and innovative solution.
We make grants to strengthen health and human services, preserve our area’s natural environment, construct buildings, make nonprofits more self-sustaining and much more. We support a variety of programs that serve the needs of Henderson County and beyond.
We invite you to view the grant programs that are open to requests for funding. Each program has its own purpose, guidelines, deadlines and eligibility requirements. Click here to learn How to Apply
Click below for the guidelines, deadlines & eligibility requirements for:
The Community Foundation of Henderson County makes grants to tax-exempt organizations, operating programs in Henderson County or programs for the benefit of the residents of Henderson County.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Kathryn McConnell, VP Community Philanthropy, well in advance of the deadline for a copy of the complete grant guidelines and application. You can reach her at 828-697-6224 or by email.
The Community Foundation of Henderson County encourages proposals that:
- demonstrate collaboration
- affect a broad segment of the population
- are relevant to overall community needs and available resources
- enhance or improve organizations which serve clients whose needs are not met by existing services which encourage client independence and responsibility
- emphasize prevention and early intervention
- programs outside of Henderson County unless directly benefiting the County
annual fund campaigns or capital campaigns
- religious or political purposes
- individuals (including scholarships)
- organizations which have not been determined to be tax-exempt as described in
Section 509 (a)(1) and 170B (1)(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
- augmenting endowments
- underwriting fundraising events and performances
- organizations whose primary function is to allocate funds to other charitable
- organizations or projects
- second-year funding or multi-year funding
- routine operating support for ongoing programs
- conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.
- Arts and culture
- Civic affairs
- Conservation
- Education
- Health
- Human services
- March 1
- June 1
- September 1
- December 1
Applications must be received by the CFHC prior to 5 p.m. on the working day of the deadline.
The purpose of the Perry N. Rudnick grantmaking program is to make a difference in people's lives. Grants will generally be used for specific projects and not operating expenses. Successful grant applications will be from organizations primarily located in Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties.
- demonstrate collaboration
- affect a broad segment of the population
- are relevant to overall community needs and available resources
- enhance or improve organizations which serve clients whose needs are not met by existing services and which encourage client independence, self-sufficiency and responsibility
- emphasize prevention and early intervention
- have reasonable prospects for future support
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Kathryn McConnell, VP Community Philanthropy, well in advance of the deadline for details. You can reach her at 828-697-6224 or by email.
- Arts and Culture
- Conservation
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Youth
Cycle One:
- Letter of Intent - July 1
- Full Proposal by Invitation Only - September 30
- Grant Awards - Mid December
Cycle Two:
- Letter of Intent - January 1
- Full Proposal by Invitation Only - March 30
- Grant Awards - Mid June
All materials must be received by the Community Foundation of Henderson County prior to 5:00 P.M. on the working day on or before the published cycle deadlines.
For questions about the CFHC’s grantmaking programs, please contact Kathryn McConnell, VP Community Philanthropy, at 828-697-6224 or email.
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