Applying for grants

The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation will accept grant applications from July 5, 2024, to NOON on Aug. 6, 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 tribal members in Swain, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham and Haywood counties

Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000. In 2023, EBCCF awarded $4,440 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.

How to apply

EBCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.

  • Read the guidelines before you apply. Failure to adhere to the guidelines will result in your application being declined.
  • If this is your first time applying, follow the instructions in Training Module I to create a profile. If your organization already has an account, use your information to log in.
  • Follow the instructions in Training Module II to add a grant application. Once registered, you can access more information about the application process.

About EBCCF’s grantmaking

Founded in 1991, the Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, EBCCF uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.

Questions?

Contact the western region program officer and read the community grantmaking guidelines.

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