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


$6.9 Million Distributed to Nonprofits For Regional Hurricane Helene Relief
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

As of October 31, $6.9 million has been awarded from the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund."Recent grants include awards to help rural schools and community colleges reopen," the foundation...more

Experience 'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh: Support Hurricane Helene Relief Sunday
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

"If your heart is really for the western mountains in North Carolina, it's broken now." That's what WRAL and Capitol Broadcasting Company's relief efforts say they've raised in the wake of...more

The Community Foundation Awards Scholarships Totaling $589500
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded $589,500 in scholarships to 91 students in 55 schools in 19 counties. The recipients, who will each receive a $20,000 scholarship...more

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Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Current job listers: If you have filled your open position and need your job post taken down, contact us.Operations Coordinator Contract Women for Women Program Administrator Director of Major Gifts...more

Blue Ridge Health Awarded $42,000 Grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is making a big investment in children's health in the area. The group has awarded a $42,000 grant to Blue Ridge Health, which will use it to...more

Pigeon River Fund awards more than $200,000 in water quality grants | Mountain Xpress
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is making a big investment in children's health in the area. The group has awarded a $42,000 grant to Blue Ridge Health, which will use it to...more

Cultural Resources Grants totaling $45000 Awarded - Mountain Xpress
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is making a big investment in children's health in the area. The group has awarded a $42,000 grant to Blue Ridge Health, which will use it to...more

Around the Region: Local Nonprofits Use Community Focus to Achieve Results
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

In North Carolina's Haywood County, water is a local matter. Every stream, stream, and even the Pigeon River begin their journey downstream as springs, rainfall, or runoff accumulate high in the...more

Mcdowell Endowment Announces $53300 in Grants to Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will get $2,000 to help with its mentoring program, while the Black Mountain Counseling Center will get $5,000 to provide mental health services to...more

The Fund for Mitchell County Awards Grants Totaling $30,930
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Fund for Mitchell County in western North Carolina has given more than $860,000 to local nonprofits since it was established in 1999, and this year it has given out $30,930 to 10 organizations,...more



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