Glass Foundation Grant

The Glass Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Western North Carolina. Established in 2000, the foundation provides funding for capital campaigns, construction, and program supplies, focusing on environmental education and youth development. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations operating in specified WNC counties. The foundation prioritizes projects that foster educational and cultural opportunities while preserving natural resources, aiming to create a thriving community.

Note:  A Letter of Interest (LOI) is the first step in our application process. A full proposal must be submitted by the "full proposal" dates above to be reviewed at the quarterly meeting.
The Glass Foundation is a private family foundation based in Asheville, NC and was created in 2000 by Kenneth E. and Nancy J. Glass. The Foundation believes in helping the Western North Carolina region thrive as a whole community educationally, environmentally, and culturally and offer a distinctive quality of life.
The overall vision of the Foundation is to enable Western North Carolina to realize a vision of itself as a premier place to both live and work by making the region a center of high quality educational opportunity; helping to preserve a diverse array of natural resources; and by maintaining a rich cultural and historical heritage.
The Foundation also provides philanthropic support on behalf of the TECT Family of Businesses owned by Kenneth E. Glass and family.
Capital Campaigns (Requests up to $200,000)
Construction and Renovation Expenses (Requests up to $100,000)
Program Supplies or Equipment (Requests up to $50,000)
Only projects in the Western North Carolina region of the United States are considered. Charlotte and the surrounding counties are not considered Western North Carolina.

Eligibility

Eligibility:Programs that offer: Environmental education and/or preservationDevelopmental and educational opportunities for children and youthTax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.Organizations located in or serving one or more of these WNC counties: Avery

Ineligibility

We generally will not fund an organization that has not been operating for at least 2 years.What We Will Not Fund:loans or loan payoffsgeneral operating expenses including but not limited to:pay/salaries/stipends/scholarshipstravel-related expensesfoodrenovation to rented or leased spacesreligious organizationspolitical lobbying/campaignsdeficit financingwebsite, advertising, membershipsconsumables or one-time-usage items (i.e. clothing, marketing items, etc.)