The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation (EBCCF) will accept grant applications from July 7, 2023, to NOON on Aug. 8, 2023. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, but total grantmaking will not exceed $4,500.
How to apply
EBCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s online application system.
Read the guidelines before you apply. Your application may not be considered if you fail to follow any of these guidelines.
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.
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.
Grants are awarded to organizations serving tribal members in Swain, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham and Haywood counties. In 2022 EBCCF awarded $2,000 in grants. Learn more about past grant recipients.
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