Charitable organizations supporting long-term recovery in western North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene can apply for grants from the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund beginning Oct. 17.
Approximately $5 million is available from the fund, which was created to support long-term recovery, address unmet needs and build community resilience and preparedness. Grant awards are expected to range from $25,000 to $100,000.
“While progress has been made in reopening and rebuilding western North Carolina over the past year, we know there is more to do,” said Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, President and CEO of the North Carolina Community Foundation. “We look forward to supporting efforts that restore and strengthen the people, places and systems affected by Hurricane Helene.”
This grantmaking program will support long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina, with a preference for organizations serving the most-severely impacted counties: Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cleveland, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey.
Eligible groups include 501(c)(3) public charities, local governments, public schools, fire departments and rescue squads, and programs run by churches or other houses of worship.
Organizations are encouraged to review program details, including eligibility, restrictions and application instructions, on NCCF’s website before applying. The application will open on Oct. 17 and close at noon on Nov. 18. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed. Grant awards will be made in early 2026.
The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund is supporting long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina and building community preparedness for future disasters. Contributions to the fund total more than $32.5 million, and almost $12 million has been awarded to support Hurricane Helene recovery. Grantmaking will continue over the coming months and years.
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