How much funding does CFHC: Field of Interest Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for CFHC: Field of Interest Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CFHC: Field of Interest Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Profit business development projects; Private land purchases; Private home purchases; Individuals other than academic scholarships.

CFHC: Field of Interest Grants

Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Profit business development projects
Not eligible: Private land purchases
Not eligible: Private home purchases
Not eligible: Individuals other than academic scholarships

Overview

The Community Foundation of Henderson County offers Field of Interest Grants to support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in fulfilling their missions and addressing community needs. These grants are awarded periodically based on emerging needs, allowing donors to focus on specific causes or program areas, such as arts or youth initiatives.

Field of Interest (FOI) grants are unique and awarded on a periodic basis as needs arise.
Field of Interest grants are awarded from funds established by donors who are perhaps passionate about a particular cause or program area, but also know that specific needs and organizations may change over time.

Eligibility

Community Foundation of Henderson County provides grant support to help 501(c)(3) nonprofits fulfill their mission and provide programs and services that help meet the needs of our community.

Ineligibility

Community Foundation of Henderson County does not fund for-profit business development projects, private land purchases or private home purchases. CFHC also does not provide grants to individuals other than academic scholarships.

What Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 173
Total given: $7.88M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,046–$516K

By dollars: North Carolina 89%, South Carolina 8%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Hendersonville, NC; Asheville, NC; Fletcher, NC.
37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.