The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is seeking applications for its Pigeon River Fund (PRF) to improve the streams and rivers of Haywood, Buncombe and Madison counties.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
State: North Carolina
Counties: Haywood County (NC), Buncombe County (NC), Madison County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $35,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
It supports projects and activities that provide direct benefits in at least one of the following focus areas:
- Improved surface water quality
- Enhanced fish and wildlife management and habitats
- Expanded public access
- Increased citizens’ awareness about their roles in protecting these resources.
Funding Information
Grants are typically for one year and generally range from $5,000 to $35,000. Some grant requests may exceed $35,000 with prior approval of CFWNC staff. Conservation easement requests for transaction or acquisition costs should not exceed $30,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental entities serving Buncombe, Haywood or Madison counties are eligible to apply.
What They Do Not Fund
PRF grant funds are not appropriate for projects or activities related to or in support of litigation in any administrative or judicial forum. Grants generally do not support: scholarships; sectarian religious purposes; partisan political purposes; endowment funds; deficit funding or debt retirement; capital support for new buildings or major expansions; festivals or one-time events such as exhibits, performances or fundraisers; or activities taking place or expenses incurred before grant decisions are made.
For more information, visit The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.