Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation General Grant Program
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
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:
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.- 2020: Over $1 million awarded (20 grants)
- 2023: $1.4 million awarded (14 grants)
- 2024: Over $1 million awarded (17 grants)
Grant History
- 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
Types of Funded Programs
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 PacesettersContact Information
Website: www.HCHealthFnd.org/grantmaking or hchealthfnd.orgExecutive 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
- Organizational Inquiry Deadline: February 28 at 5 pm
- Grant Awards: Anticipated in August
2024 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
2023 Grant Cycle Timeline (Historical)
- Organizational inquiry submission
- Pre-application (if invited)
- Full application (if pre-application approved)
- Programs & Grants Committee review
- Board approval
Required Materials and Process
- Full grant process details
- Grant cycle schedule
- Application portal
- Information webinar registration
Application Website
Visit www.HCHealthFnd.org/grantmaking for:Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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