The Cherokee County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. CCCF was founded in 1991 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 Cherokee County.
The Cherokee County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from July 19, 2024, to NOON on Aug. 20, 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 $1,000. In 2023, CCCF awarded $2,220 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 online application system.
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $2,000 to the following local nonprofit organizations from its community grantmaking fund:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $2,000 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization, including:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $2,200 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization, including:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $1,000 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization, including:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $1,600 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization, including:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $1,500 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization, including:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $1,500 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization. Recipients were:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $1,000 through its community grants program to a local nonprofit organization. Recipients were:
The Cherokee County Community Foundation awarded more than $1,200 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
July 16, 2024
In 2023 the Cherokee County Community Foundation granted funds to High Lonesome Therapeutic Riding Center in…
October 5, 2023
The Cherokee County Community Foundation has awarded $2,220 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $1,110 to the…
November 17, 2022
The Cherokee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has awarded $2,080 in grants to programs supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $1,080 to…
November 17, 2022
The Cherokee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has awarded $2,080 in grants to programs supporting the local community. The board of advisors granted: $1,080 to…
