Grant Funding for Nonprofits

Community Foundation of Henderson County is your partner for greater impact and growth in your nonprofit.

What we offer Nonprofits:

  • Grant Making: Access funding opportunities to support your organization’s mission and projects.
  • Collaboration and Leadership: Is there a community need you want to address but can't tackle alone? We are in this together for our community. Talk with us. We want to work with you to engage in collaborative initiatives to tackle community issues and achieve shared goals.
  • Management and Investment Services: Receive professional management and administration of investment services for your endowment or short-term funds.
  • Legacy Gift Planning: Want to begin a Legacy Society but don't have the time or expertise? CFHC is your partner in administration and fund agreements. We welcome the opportunity to help donors support your nonprofit mission and their wishes to leave a legacy for your organization.

Before submitting your application please read CFHC's recently released 

position on AI in grant and scholarship applications

Grant Programs & Funding Opportunities

Community Grants

  • Henderson County Service Area
  • Applications accepted on a quarterly basis: 
    March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, December 1st

Fletcher Community Grants

  • Town of Fletcher Service Area
  • Proposals that underscore Fletcher's unique character, historic quality, or artistic heritage will be given highest consideration.
  • Application Deadline: October 1st

Perry N. Rudnick Grants

  • WNC Service Area with priority to Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties
  • LOI Deadlines: January 1st, July 1st

Field of Interest Grants

  • Henderson County Service Area
  • Considered on rolling basis
  • MUST have discussed proposal and eligibility with Program Officer prior to submitting application. 

Looking for insight or have a question? 
Speak with Kris Merritt, CFHC's Senior Program Officer. 
Book Q&A with Kris

Access the New Grants Portal Here

Click on each video below to learn more about how to access and use this portal.

 

 

 

 

 

Helene Recovery Grants

Click here to view our impact report detailing 1 year of disaster grantmaking is response to Hurricane Helene.

View our Helene Special Report Here

Resources for Nonprofits

Also, make sure you check out how CFHC's support for non-profits goes beyond the dollar.