How much funding does Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle?

Eligible applicants: Serve Rutherford and/or Polk Counties, NC. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle

Q: How often is Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle offered?

Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 31, 2027.

Carolina Foothills Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Seniors Grants for Youth Programs Wellness Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Serve Rutherford and/or Polk Counties, NC

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Applicants must:
Provide programs and services consistent with the Foundation's mission and values
Demonstrate that grant goals are measurable and sustainable
Submit only one application per agency and request funding for only one of the three categories (eldercare, youth development, or wellness)

Overview

Geographic Focus: Rutherford County and Polk County, North Carolina

Mission Areas: Elder care, youth development, and wellness

Grant Year: July 1 - June 30

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be classified as tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or government entities
Serve Rutherford and/or Polk Counties, NC
Provide programs and services consistent with the Foundation's mission and values
Demonstrate that grant goals are measurable and sustainable
Submit only one application per agency and request funding for only one of the three categories (eldercare, youth development, or wellness)

Funding Focus Areas

Elder Care: Examples include increasing access to essential needs (food, shelter, utilities), minimizing barriers to quality healthcare, creating social activity opportunities, elder law services (elder abuse, consumer fraud, end-of-life planning), transportation, nutrition programs

Youth Development: Programs removing barriers preventing youth from reaching their full potential, leadership development, educational enrichment, outdoor adventure programs, arts programs

Wellness: Services responding to urgent community needs and connecting individuals to care for improved health outcomes and quality of life

What the Foundation Will NOT Fund

Grants or loans to individuals
Political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns
Organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
Endowments
Organizations not serving Rutherford/Polk County residents
Funding for salaries
K-12 public or private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities (Note: Separate 501(c)(3) organizations established to support schools should contact the Foundation prior to submission)

Background

The Carolina Foothills Foundation is a community-based, 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in May 2022 after Hospice of Rutherford County/Hospice of the Carolina Foothills sold the hospice license and established the foundation with proceeds. The organization carries a 40-year legacy of caring for critically ill and elderly residents (Hospice of Rutherford County began in 1982; merged with Polk County's Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in 2016).

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

Application Availability: Online grant application form at www.carolinaff.org/grants

Alternative Format: An accessible application designed for assistive technology users is also available

Key Requirements:

Applicants must submit through the online grant application form
One application per agency only
Request funding for only one category (eldercare, youth development, or wellness)
Goals must be measurable and sustainable

Resources Available:

Grant Application Tutorial (available on website for assistance)

Contact for Technical Assistance:
Email: info@carolinaff.org
Phone: 828-222-4350

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What Carolina Foothills Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 10
Total given: $528K
Median grant: $40K
Range: $7,000–$125K

By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, NC; Tryon, NC; Forest City, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
70% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Out of the Ashes Inc · Forest City, NC

To fund the charitable activities

$125K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherf · Forest City, NC

To fund the charitable activities

$100K
Polk County Council on Aging · Columbus, NC

To fund the charitable activities

$100K
Polk County HEALTH&HUMANSER · Columbus, NC

To fund the charitable activities

$60K
Saluda Pop-Up Pantry · Saluda, NC

To fund the charitable activities

$40K