Community Foundation Grants
Grants to nonprofits benefiting the residents in Burke County.
Community Grants allow the Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC) to make grants to tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organizations that have programs benefiting the residents of Burke County. These programs and projects should promote cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplication of services. At this time we do not review proposals outside of Burke County or make grants or loans to individuals.
Below is the tentative 2026 grant timeline:
CFBC Annual Cycle – Opens July 1
J. Alex and Vivian G. Mull Foundation – Opens August 1
Other opportunities: Unifour Foundation Inc. Endowment, Dogwood Health Trust, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Funders and Other Resources
CFBC's Annual Grant Cycle opens July 1! Applications are due by August 1, 2026, at 5 PM. Grant consultations are available through July 9 - click here to schedule.