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.



    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina


Blue Ridge National Heritage Area receives two Henderson County grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of ... The grant provides for the research, creation and marketing of the...more

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area receives two Henderson County grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Henderson County, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County granted $6,500 to BRNHA for the regional...more

Children's Hope Alliance receives $20000 grant from CFWNC
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Fortunately, the Community Foundation of Western NC gave a boost to CHA's efforts to expand its number of foster homes through the...more

OASIS, High Country Community Health Offer Free Services In Avery
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

OASIS recently received grant funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to partner with High Country Community Health...more

Food Hub receives $40000 grant from foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Even though it is taking time, the Foothills Food Hub is making progress toward helping local people get the healthy, fresh foods they need...more

Food Hub receives $40000 grant from foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Recently, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved six focus area grants totaling $379,787 to support...more

Registration open for the Duke Nonprofit Management Certificate Program
Foundation: Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Registration is now open for the Fall session. You can earn a certificate in Nonprofit Management by taking individual classes, all classes are open...more

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awards scholarships to Buncombe County ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently approved scholarships totaling $587,000 to 99 students in 57 schools in 22 counties...more

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's latest grants total more than $20 million
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) announced that grant distributions during its last fiscal year, which ended June...more

St. Gerard House receives $150K grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

St. Gerard House is expanding staff, programming and outreach thanks to a $150,000 grant through the Community Foundation of Western...more



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