{"tinyMCE_dummy":"","title":"Community grants available from the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation","url":"\/news\/community-grants-available-from-the-eastern-band-of-the-cherokees-community-foundation","meta":{"title":"","description":"","excludeFromSitemap":"No"},"ordinal":999,"content":"<p>The board of advisors of the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community.<\/p>\r\n<p>Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving tribal members in Swain, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham and Haywood counties. Grants typically range from $500 to $1000.<\/p>\r\n<p>Applications are available beginning Friday, July 9. Visit <a href=\"\/\">nccommunityfoundation.org<\/a> for information about applying. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, August 10 at noon.<\/p>\r\n<p>Grants are not available for regranting purposes, capital campaigns, capital improvements, out-of-state travel or for individuals. Funds are awarded by the board of advisors of the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation.<\/p>\r\n<p>&ldquo;This is a wonderful opportunity for our nonprofits to expand their impact in our local community,&rdquo; said Carla Jamison, board president. &ldquo;We are excited to partner with our nonprofit community to continue to support organizations in Qualla Boundary.&rdquo;<\/p>\r\n<p>For further information, contact Tyran Hill, NCCF program officer, at <a href=\"mailto:thill@nccommunityfoundation.org\">thill@nccommunityfoundation.org<\/a> or (828) 772-1886 or visit the NCCF website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nccommunityfoundation.org\">nccommunityfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>About the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation<\/h3>\r\n<p>The Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. The EBCCF 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 &ndash; all for the benefit of organizations within the Qualla Boundary.<\/p>\r\n<p>The EBCCF board advises the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Unrestricted Fund to support local needs. The competitive grants program is held annually. Advisory board members in live and work in the Qualla Boundary, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Jamison, board members include: Lisa Wiggins (secretary), Jodie Owle Cook, Myra Cloer, Sarah Davis, Savannah Ferguson, Jamie Hampton, Marsha Hicks, Carmen Nations, Wilbur Paul, Mary Wachacha, and Lambert Wilson.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation, through the NCCF, makes it easy to become a philanthropist, whatever your means or charitable goals. You can open an endowment for your favorite cause at any time &ndash; or contribute to an existing fund in any amount. Tax-deductible contributions, made payable to the Eastern Band of the Cherokees Community Foundation, can be mailed to the North Carolina Community Foundation, 3737 Glenwood Ave. Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612. Contributions can also be made online at <a href=\"\/\">nccommunityfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>About the North Carolina Community Foundation<\/h3>\r\n<p>The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $184 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $290 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF&rsquo;s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nccommunityfoundation.org\/\">nccommunityfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Media Contact<\/h3>\r\n<p>For more information: <a href=\"mailto:info@nccommunityfoundation.org\">info@nccommunityfoundation.org<\/a>, (919) 828-4387<\/p>","excerpt":"","media":0,"custom":{"masthead":{"title":"","counties":"","affiliate_logo":"","sub_text":"","background_image":"","caption":""},"latest_blog":{"post":""},"post_image":{"image":""},"social_sharing":{"share_image":""}},"inMenu":false,"visibleTo":"Everyone","publishedAt":1626205496,"orderChildrenBy":"ordinal","enableComments":false,"permission":"read","id":"731f8fafb7274f86b589e0ef47bc6e17","parent":"31bc018cb0694068b20999237c54f462","node":79146,"created":1626205497,"modified":1626205556,"fresh":1,"type":"post","children":{},"relations":{"category":[{"title":"Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation","source":null,"url":"\/categories\/communities\/western\/eastern-band-of-cherokees-community-foundation","content":"","inMenu":false,"publishedAt":1536248053,"meta":{"title":"","description":"","excludeFromSitemap":"No"},"ordinal":0,"orderChildrenBy":"","permission":"write","tinyMCE_dummy":"","excerpt":"","media":"0","visibleTo":"Everyone","id":"51371d19212a43b6b3917707db6452bf","parent":"44d83c871eb54eb6b26d40a5bc49cce9","node":20897,"created":1533158756,"modified":1536248053,"fresh":1,"type":"f9a6b2b005cb46ed8778f11c37e4d3a5","children":{}}]}}