Swain County Community Foundation Grants

$500 - $1,250
Private
Swain County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in Swain County for social outreach programs that benefit the community.

Description

The Swain County Community Foundation (SCCF), an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, offers grants to support local charitable organizations. The grants, ranging from $500 to $1,250, are available to qualified nonprofits, local governments, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations for social outreach programs. Applications will be accepted from June 21, 2024, to July 23, 2024, with funds awarded from the community grantmaking fund and the Youth are our Future Endowment. In 2023, SCCF awarded a total of $12,220 through this competitive process.

The SCCF focuses on building community assets and supporting local causes through permanent endowments and leadership. Eligible applicants must apply using the NCCF's online system and adhere to the provided guidelines. Organizations must serve Swain County or the counties within the affiliate network and ensure non-discriminatory practices in their programs and services.

Eligibility
States
North Carolina
Regions
Swain County
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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Funding

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Award Ceiling
$1,250
Award Floor
$500
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Timing

Posted Date
July 10, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
Pre-app Deadline
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Source Type
Private
Contact Name
Shari Williamson
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Previous Recipients
2023 Awarded: $1,250 to A.W.A.K.E., Inc. for extending care for abused children in Swain County $1,400 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for reigniting the power of youth in Swain County $1,450 to Bryson City Food Pantry for general operating support $1,500 to Hawthorn Heights WNC, Inc. for recreational activities $500 to Hospice House Foundation of WNC, Inc. for general operating support (Swain County) $1,250 to Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina for Fund-A-Wish for Swain County (A Spark of Hope) $1,170 to Need More Outdoors for general operating support $500 to North Carolina Symphony for music discovery for Swain County preschoolers $500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils Swain County $1,200 to Restoration House WNC for Sweet Dreams low-barrier shelter $1,500 to The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre for renovation

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