Haywood County Community Foundation accepting grant applications

The board of advisors of the Haywood County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for community projects funded from its community fund, according to Gary L. Lance, board president.

Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that serve general charitable needs in Haywood County.

Applications are available online only beginning July 10. Visit this page for information about applying online. The deadline for submitting applications is noon Aug. 25.

The Haywood County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The community fund was established to help support local charitable needs through annual grants. In addition to Lance, board members are: Jennifer Jacobson (vice-president), Belva Evans (secretary), Wilma Boatwright, James W. Bromley, Clay M. Dangerfield, III, Jonathan Key, Thomas Kip Ray, William Skelton and Susan Sorrells.

For further information, contact any board member or NCCF Regional Associate Sue LeLievre at 800-201-9532.