The Fund for Haywood County grant program is open for applications through 5 PM Friday, Feb. 3. The Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in Haywood County by supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents.

Grants of up to $7,500 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs and operating expenses. Requests that exhibit the greatest community benefit will be given the highest consideration.

• If an organization other than the applicant will benefit from the grant, then the applicant should include a letter of endorsement from that organization.
• Grant funds should be expended within one year of the award.

The 2023 cycle of the Mib and Phil Medford Endowment Fund is also open for applications. Medford Fund grants are for beautification, streetscape improvements and other public amenities within the city limits of the Town of Waynesville or its defined extra-territorial jurisdictions for the purpose of enhancing economic prosperity, a healthy community and the arts for public enjoyment. Grants of up to $14,330 are available and should support specific projects, initiatives or efforts rather than provide general operating support.

Special Instructions for Medford Fund grants:

• Any application submitted by a group or agency that is not part of the Town of Waynesville should include a letter of support from the Town of Waynesville (e.g., the Town Manager or the appropriate Town department or commission).
• Projects offering matching support (cash and/or in-kind) are preferred over those without any match.
• Projects taking place on Town of Waynesville property are strongly preferred.
• Projects should be completed within one year of receipt of grant funds.

If you are interested in applying for a Medford Fund grant, please contact Senior Program Officer Tara Scholtz to discuss your proposal.

Source: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina