The Fund for Mitchell County

01/09/2024

The 2024 cycle of The Fund for Mitchell County grant program is open for applications. The Fund seeks to improve the quality of life in Mitchell County by supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents with grants of up to $5,000. The online grant application deadline is 5 pm on Thursday, February 1st.

04/17/2023

https://www.ourlocalcommunityonline.com/2023/04/14/mcar-launches-the-feeding-mitchell-county-pets-project/

Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) is pleased to announce their new initiative, The Feeding Mitchell County Pets Project, to help feed family pets in Mitchell County. This program provides free pet food for pets owned by Mitchell

04/07/2023

The Fund for Mitchell County awarded twelve grants totaling $49,500 to Mitchell County nonprofits recently. In partnership with CFWNC, the Fund has awarded grants totaling $859,109. In 1999, local people established the Endowment as a permanent charitable fund to meet local needs. Gifts added to the Fund’s principal are preserved and invested, while grants support nonprofits doing amazing work. Generosity multiplied!

04/11/2022

https://mcdowellnews.com/news/local/orchard-at-altapass-gets-grant-for-new-signs/article_cd0b7588-b76f-11ec-ba10-7ff460947246.html

The Orchard at Altapass is pleased to announce the receipt of a $4,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Fund for Mitchell County.

03/23/2022

The Fund for Mitchell County awarded ten grants totaling $35,500 to Mitchell County nonprofits in its recent grant cycle. The Fund for Mitchell County, in partnership with CFWNC, has awarded grants totaling $779,609. A complete list of the grants is at www.cfwnc.org.

01/07/2022

Applications due February 1!

Grant applications to The Fund for Mitchell County will be accepted through February 1. The Fund awards grants up to $5,000 for charitable purposes. Projects with the greatest community benefit will be given the highest consideration. Photo courtesy of TRACTOR.

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12/29/2021

Online applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Fund for Mitchell County grant program. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs and operating expenses. The deadline is Tuesday, February 1. Photo courtesy of TRACTOR. https://cfwnc.org/affiliates/fund-for-mitchell-county

04/07/2021

02/24/2021

Do you want to be enjoying fresh local produce NEXT WEEK? Be sure to sign up for TRACTOR CSA before Friday to reserve your share!

Our local farms have so much to offer, so take advantage of all of them in one place! The TRACTOR CSA is back on March 4th, and will run twice as long. Subscribe for any four 10-week seasons, or save 10% with an annual share. Payment plans are available. We've added new local items like ground beef, poultry and sausage. Every week, choose from a selection of the freshest local produce, meats, dairy, honey--the list goes on! New pick up locations and home delivery now available.

Sign up here: https://www.harvie.farm/farm/tractor-food-and-farms/signup

01/20/2021

Local nonprofits encouraged to apply.

The 2021 cycle of The Fund for Mitchell County grant program is open for applications through 5 p.m. on February 1. The Fund for Mitchell County seeks to improve the quality of life in Mitchell County by supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for charitable purposes, including programmatic needs and operating expenses. Information and application are available at cfwnc.org.

Photo courtesy of Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center.