Women for Women

Asheville Merchants Fund

February 6, 2026
Up to $105,000 over 3 years ($35,000 per year)
Buncombe

To improve the quality of life in Buncombe County by supporting projects or programs that strengthen economic effects in the community

Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund

March 1
$2,500 to $10,000

To inspire philanthropy and strengthen charitable organizations serving the Swannanoa Valley by making grants relating to health and wellness, education, cultural and natural resources, and human services

Cashiers Community Fund

April 1, 2027
$2,500 to $12,500

To improve the quality of life in Cashiers by supporting projects that benefit the community and its residents

Cultural Resources

2nd Friday in January and July
Up to $5,000

Small grants for general operating support

The Fund for Haywood County

1st Friday in February
up to $7,500
Haywood

To improve the quality of life in Haywood County by promoting charitable giving and supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents

The Fund for Mitchell County

February 1
up to $5,000
Mitchell

To improve the quality of life in Mitchell County by promoting charitable giving and supporting projects that benefit its communities and residents

Highlands Community Fund

April 1, 2027
$2,500 to $10,000

To improve the quality of life in Highlands by promoting charitable giving and supporting projects that benefit the community and its residents

Human Services and Education

Last Friday in August
up to $25,000

For programs or projects that support economically-disadvantaged people and to address educational needs in WNC