Community Foundation Grants
Grants to nonprofits benefiting the residents in Burke County.
The Burke Women’s Fund Grant Cycle is now open! Submit your application by May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and be sure to review the guidelines before applying.
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.
All opportunities are currently closed. Below is the tentative 2026 grant timeline:
Burke Charitable Properties – Check back later!
Burke Women’s Fund – Open, due May 5 at 5PM
Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists - Closed
Rostan Family Foundation - April
CFBC Annual Cycle – July
J. Alex and Vivian G. Mull Foundation – August
Other opportunities: Unifour Foundation Inc. Endowment, Dogwood Health Trust, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Funders and Other Resources