The Ashe County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. ACCF was founded in 1995 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Ashe County.
The Ashe County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from March 1, 2024, to NOON on April 2, 2024. 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 $2,000. In 2023, ACCF awarded $10,060 through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund and the:
The Ashe County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.
The Ashe County Community Foundation awarded $11,620 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board-advised funds:
2023 grants awarded
The Ashe County Community Foundation awarded $10,060 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board-advised funds:
The Ashe County Community Foundation awarded $9,930 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund and other board-advised funds:
Through its community grants program and the Daniel Lee “Dan” Eldreth Memorial Endowment, the Ashe County Community Foundation awarded nearly $6,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, including:
Through its community grants program, the Ashe County Community Foundation awarded more than $5,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations:
Through its community grants program, the Ashe County Community Foundation awarded more than $5,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations:
The Ashe County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,900 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Ashe County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,400 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Ashe County Community Foundation awarded more than $3,800 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
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