Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant

Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $2,500
Last Updated: August 24, 2025

Summary

The Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing the community through various focus areas such as environmental protection, economic vitality, and education. The grant aims to improve the lives of residents in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Bat Cave, and Gerton, while ensuring that proposals align with the foundation's goals. However, partisan activities and for-profit promotions are excluded from eligibility.

Overview

We take pride in providing funding to non-profit organizations dedicated to helping our community members. The purpose of the HNG Foundation Grant Program is to support community groups’ efforts to serve the residents living in the Hickory Nut Gorge. Grant programs must address at least one of the following areas of focus:​ Enhancing & protecting the environmentAssisting people in needSupporting economic vitalitySupporting educationAdvancing the artsBuilding communityPromoting quality health

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation will consider proposals from non-profit groups, agencies, and organizations whose interests are consistent with the goals of the Foundation.geographic areas:Lake LureChimney RockBat CaveGerton

Ineligibility

Partisan, political or election-related activitiesPublication of books or reportsResearch and development of a for-profit endeavorThe promotion of a for-profit entity and/or its products and services