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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital for the 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary.
The foundation works with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to nonprofits or public agencies in the region.
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www.cfwnc.org
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The foundation works with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to nonprofits or public agencies in the region.
Web Address
www.cfwnc.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/The-Community-Foundation-of-Western-North-Carolina-148250892249/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/cfwnc09
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cfwnc/
Recent News from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Community Foundation Update (09/02/17)
Foundation: Central Kansas Community Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Seattle Foundation
California. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced grants of $100,000 each in support of two initiatives that harness the power...more
Foundation: Central Kansas Community Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Seattle Foundation
California. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced grants of $100,000 each in support of two initiatives that harness the power...more
Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation awards $405000 in grants to support ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... Foundation awards $405,000 in grants to support youth success and economic growth ... The nonprofit received a $40,000 grant to build...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
... Foundation awards $405,000 in grants to support youth success and economic growth ... The nonprofit received a $40,000 grant to build...more
Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation awards $405000 in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
(July 11, 2017) –The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded grants to nine...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
(July 11, 2017) –The Asheville Merchants Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded grants to nine...more
Water quality projects receive Pigeon River Fund grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The next application deadline for grant funds is Sept....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The next application deadline for grant funds is Sept....more
McDowell Endowment announces nine grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
McDowell Technical Community College Foundation received $750 to help ... People in Need grants are funded in part by CFWNC affiliate...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
McDowell Technical Community College Foundation received $750 to help ... People in Need grants are funded in part by CFWNC affiliate...more
McDowell Endowment announces nine grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The McDowell Endowment was established in 1995 as an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) by a group...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The McDowell Endowment was established in 1995 as an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) by a group...more
Parkway, environmental groups receive water quality grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation received $16,000 to start the planning process for the new ... “We are very excited about the Pigeon River...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation received $16,000 to start the planning process for the new ... “We are very excited about the Pigeon River...more
Parkway, environmental groups receive water quality grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
These and other projects across the mountains are the award recipients of the Pigeon River Fund of the Community Foundation of Western...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
These and other projects across the mountains are the award recipients of the Pigeon River Fund of the Community Foundation of Western...more
CFWNC's Pigeon River Fund awards $182440 in Water Quality Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $182,440 to environmental groups working...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $182,440 to environmental groups working...more
CFWNC's Pigeon River Fund awards $182440 in Water Quality Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $182,440 to environmental groups working...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded $182,440 to environmental groups working...more
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