The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina



The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital for the 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary.

The foundation works with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to nonprofits or public agencies in the region.



    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina


Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Doles out $1.5 Million in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to dozens of nonprofits in the region, with a focus on early childhood development, food and farming,...more

Cfwnc Awards over $190K in Area Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is making a splash with its latest round of grants. The group has awarded $190,365 in grants in the areas of early childhood development, food...more

Community Foundation awards scholarships - Smoky Mountain News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved scholarships totaling $558000 to 96 WNC students in 53 schools in...more

Community Foundation awards scholarships totaling $558000 across 19 counties
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Wise received a scholarship from Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Photo by Jamie...more

Ray McKesson honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine - McDowell News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

... McDowell Technical Community Foundation and the McDowell Endowment Board, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Western North...more

Pigeon River Fund provides grants to protect waterways | Outdoors | themountaineer.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Pigeon River Fund awarded 11 grants totaling almost $250,00 for projects that will improve water quality, enhance fish and wildlife...more

Focus area grants of $1,715,520 announced | Mountain Xpress
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved grants totaling $1,715,520to nonprofits across the...more

The Community Foundation awards scholarships totaling $516250 - Avery Journal
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved scholarships totaling $516250 to 90 WNC students in 57 schools in 21...more

Riley Howell Foundation Fund gets boost from marathon event | News | themountaineer.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

This year, the Mighty Four Miler raised the money for the Riley Howell Foundation Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of Western...more

CFWNC's Pigeon River Fund awards $234,241 in Water Quality Grants | Mountain Xpress
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) awarded ten grants totaling $234,241 to environmental...more



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