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Overview

Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation General Grant Program

Funder: Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc (NC, US)

Geographic Scope: Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding communities across six western North Carolina counties

Mission: Improving the health and well-being of Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding communities

Strategic Focus Areas:

  • Health

  • Access to Healthcare

  • Behavioral and Mental Health
  • Background

    The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation was established on February 1, 2019. As of 2024, the foundation has awarded 135+ grants totaling over $10 million to 82+ organizations across the service area.

      Grant History

    • 2020: Over $1 million awarded (20 grants)
    • 2023: $1.4 million awarded (14 grants)
    • 2024: Over $1 million awarded (17 grants)

      Types of Funded Programs

    • School-based health services
    • Dental care services
    • Behavioral and mental health services for underserved populations
    • Childhood education programs
    • Primary care expansion
    • Mental health support for youth
    • Substance abuse recovery programs
    • Legal services for survivors of violence and child abuse
    • Medical technology improvements
    • Colorectal cancer screening for underserved populations
    • Foster family counseling and support
    • Prevention programs
    • Support for at-risk youth
    • Chronic disease management for uninsured patients

    Recent Grantees (2024)

    A.W.A.K.E., Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic, Blue Ridge Health, Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau, Child Medical Collaborative, Clay County Governing Board, Community Care Clinic of Franklin, Life Challenge of WNC, Macon County EMS, Pisgah Legal Services, REACH of Macon County, Southwestern Child Development Commission: Nurse-Family Partnership, Summit Charter School, Together We Can Do Great Things, Vecinos, Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation, Western Carolina Pacesetters

    Contact Information

    Website: www.HCHealthFnd.org/grantmaking or hchealthfnd.org

    Executive Director: Charlotte Muir (as of 2024); Dr. Myrle Grate (newly appointed)

    Board Chair (2023-2024): Dr. Barbara Corcoran

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Organizational Inquiry Period
    - Submit initial inquiry to express interest in applying
    - Inquiries are reviewed and selected organizations advance to next phase

    2. Pre-Application and Full Application
    - Selected organizations receive invitations to submit pre-application materials
    - Approved pre-applications advance to full application phase

    3. Grant Awards
    - Board approval and announcement of grant awards

      2024 Grant Cycle Timeline (Historical)

    • Organizational Inquiry Deadline: February 28 at 5 pm
    • Grant Awards: Anticipated in August

      2023 Grant Cycle Timeline (Historical)

    • Organizational Inquiry Period: March 31 - April 28 at 5 pm
    • Information Webinar: April 11 at 3:00 p.m.
    • Grant Awards: Anticipated in October

      Required Materials and Process

    • Organizational inquiry submission
    • Pre-application (if invited)
    • Full application (if pre-application approved)
    • Programs & Grants Committee review
    • Board approval

      Application Website

      Visit www.HCHealthFnd.org/grantmaking for:
    • Full grant process details
    • Grant cycle schedule
    • Application portal
    • Information webinar registration

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshealthcarecommunity-healthmental-healthaddiction-recoverydental-healthchild-welfarechild-abuse-prevention

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