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The Clay County Community Foundation transforms collective generosity into a permanent source of community support.
Founded in 1992, CCCF works to increase philanthropic giving and establish endowments in the community. CCCF is part of the North Carolina Community Foundation network and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. Grants are made annually to local organizations.
The Clay County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from July 31, 2026, to NOON eastern time on Sept. 1, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted, including late submissions due to technology issues. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000. In 2025, CCCF awarded $4,720 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund.
How to apply
CCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s Grant Application Portal.
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded $4,720 in grants to four organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
2026 Grants Awarded
In February 2026, NCCF awarded a total of $9 million in grants from the Disaster Relief Fund to 108 charitable organizations focused on long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene. Review the full list of grants.
2025 Grants Awarded
In conjunction with the Clay County Community Foundation, NCCF awarded $180,000 in grants from our Disaster Relief Fund to the following local organizations to support long-term recovery, resiliency and unmet needs related to Hurricane Helene.
*Note that CCCF Advisory Board President Henry Angelopulos was recused from votes on these organizations.
If an organization is unable to receive a grant, the affiliate will choose another charitable or government organization to receive the award.
2024 grants awarded
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded $4,560 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
In response to disruptions Hurricane Helene may have caused to their work, NCCF offered flexibility to 2024 grantees of western affiliate foundations to repurpose funding awarded for specific programs or projects to best support their current needs. The programs and projects listed reflect the original awards.
2023 grants awarded
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded $3,880 through its community grants program to local nonprofit programs. Grant recipients were:
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded more than $3,400 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded more than $3,300 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Clay County Community Foundation awarded $2,300 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Clay County Community Foundation has awarded more than $1,900 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Clay County Community Foundation has awarded more than $1,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Clay County Community Foundation has awarded more than $1,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Clay County Community Foundation has awarded $840 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization. Recipient were:
November 12, 2026
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February 23, 2026
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 108 grants totaling $9 million from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. The…
