The Haywood County Community Foundation transforms collective generosity into a permanent source of community support.
Founded in 1994, HCCF works to increase philanthropic giving and establish endowments in the community. HCCF is part of the North Carolina Community Foundation network and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. Grants are made annually to local organizations.
The Haywood County Community Foundation will accept grant applications from July 17, 2026, to NOON eastern time on Aug. 18, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted, including late submissions due to technology issues. Funds are available for qualified charitable organizations serving the local community.
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000. In 2025, HCCF awarded $4,410 in grants through this competitive process. Learn more about past grant recipients.
Grants will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund.
HCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. Organizations must apply for grants using NCCF’s Grant Application Portal.
Note: An email sent to local organizations in June 2026 included incorrect information for Haywood County applicants. The Haywood County Community Foundation will accept applications from July 17 to noon August 18, 2026. We sincerely apologize for the error and any resulting confusion.
The Haywood County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,000 through its community grantmaking program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
2026 Grants Awarded
In February 2026, NCCF awarded a total of $9 million in grants from the Disaster Relief Fund to 108 charitable organizations focused on long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene. Review the full list of grants, including those serving Haywood County.
2025 Grants Awarded
In conjunction with the Haywood County Community Foundation, NCCF awarded $180,000 in grants from our Disaster Relief Fund to the following local organizations to support long-term recovery, resiliency and unmet needs related to Hurricane Helene.
If an organization is unable to receive a grant, the affiliate will choose another charitable or government organization to receive the award.
The Haywood County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,400 through its community grantmaking program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
In response to disruptions Hurricane Helene may have caused to their work, NCCF offered flexibility to 2024 grantees of western affiliate foundations to repurpose funding awarded for specific programs or projects to best support their current needs. The programs and projects listed reflect the original awards.
2023 grants awarded
The Haywood County Community Foundation awarded $4,400 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including
The Haywood County Community Foundation awards more than $4,100 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Haywood County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,100 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Haywood County Community Foundation awarded more than $4,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including.
The Haywood County Community Foundation awarded more than $3,900 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Haywood County Community Foundation has awarded more than $3,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations, including:
The Haywood County Community Foundation has awarded more than $3,500 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Haywood County Community Foundation has awarded more than $3,000 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
The Haywood County Community Foundation has awarded more than $3,200 through its community grants program to local nonprofit organizations. Recipients were:
February 23, 2026
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November 18, 2025
The Haywood County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,410 in grants to five organizations supporting the local community.
