Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Geography
- Located in Cherokee County or Clay County, North Carolina
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Grant requirements
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Limitations
- Not eligible: The foundation does not grant funds directly to individuals.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be made to organizations supported or assisted by the Federal or State Government.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be made to charitable movements of wide local and national appeal which are assured of adequate support through organized public appeal.
- Not eligible: Political activities
- Not eligible: Loans
- Not eligible: Fundraising events including dinners, benefits, and athletic events.
Overview
The Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant, established in 1973 by W.J. “Dub” Martin, aims to enhance the well-being of residents in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina. With an average grant size of $1,000 to $5,000 and approximately 15 grants awarded annually, the trust focuses on areas such as education, health, arts, and human services. It prioritizes organizations that assist young people, support churches, and provide essential services to those in need.
The Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust was established by W.J. “Dub” Martin of Cherokee County, North Carolina in 1973. Through the trust, Mr. Martin wished to support charitable causes that would benefit the residents of Cherokee County and Clay County, North Carolina.
Average giving
Average grant size: $1,000 to $5,000 Average number of grants per year: 15
Programs and focus areas
Educational programs.The support and maintenance of churches.
Retirement homes or assisted living facilities.Children’s homes or orphanages.Financial assistance to individuals in need.Care for individuals burdened with diseases.Provide services to victims of domestic violence.
Eligibility
Grant requirements
Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Organizations or projects must be primarily located in Cherokee County or Clay County, North Carolina.
Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Ineligibility
Limitations
The foundation does not grant funds directly to individuals. Grants will not be made to organizations supported or assisted by the Federal or State Government.
Grants will not be made to charitable movements of wide local and national appeal which are assured of adequate support through organized public appeal.
Loans
Fundraising events including dinners, benefits, and athletic events.
What Dub and Murray Martin Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Brasstown, NC.
Example grants
John C Campbell Folk School · Brasstown, NC
General operating
$5,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Healthcare
- Arts
- Human services
- Religious
- Domestic violence
- Foundation
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