Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Grant

Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000
Last Updated: December 05, 2025

Summary

The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund supports charitable organizations in the Swannanoa Valley, focusing on health, education, and wellness. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 for innovative projects and programs. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) entities and governmental bodies within the Owen School District. The Fund emphasizes projects that can be completed within a year but prioritizes requests for ongoing support less favorably. Endorsements are required if another organization benefits.

Overview

The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund (the Fund) seeks to inspire philanthropy and strengthen charitable organizations serving the Swannanoa Valley by making grants relating to health and wellness, education, cultural and natural resources, and people in need. The Fund’s intent is to support innovative projects and programs in the Swannanoa Valley. Grants of $2,500 to $10,000 are made for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs, equipment and technology, and capital needs. At its discretion, the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Advisory Board may also consider grant requests for greater or lesser amounts. Generally, requests for continued support for a grant funded in the prior year or for general operating support will be given a lower priority. If an organization other than the applicant will benefit from the grant, then the applicant should include a letter of endorsement from that organization. Projects should be completed within one year of the award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3), governmental, educational, and religious organizations serving Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley (defined as the Owen School District).An eligible organization may only submit one application per year.

Ineligibility

Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund grants generally do not support: annual giving campaigns; scholarships; sectarian religious purposes; partisan political purposes; endowment funds; deficit funding or debt retirement; festivals or one-time events such as exhibits, performances or fundraisers; or activities taking place or expenses incurred before grant decisions are made.