Quick Summary
Name: Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2-3 million (based on recent grant cycles) |
| Grant Range | $500 - $2,000,000+ |
| Average Grant | $100,000-250,000 (large grants); $5,000-15,000 (small grants) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://cherokeepreservation.org
- Phone: 828-497-5550
- Email: Available through website contact
- Address: P.O. Box 504, Cherokee, NC 28719 / 71 John Crowe Hill Road, Cherokee, NC
Geographic Focus
- Qualla Boundary (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal lands)
- Seven western North Carolina counties: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain
- Must directly benefit the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and involve EBCI members
Funding Priorities
- Cultural Preservation: Preserving Native Cherokee culture and heritage
- Environmental Preservation: Protecting and enhancing the natural environment
- Economic Development: Creating appropriate and diverse economic opportunities
- Employment Opportunities: Supporting job creation and workforce development
- Projects that engage local communities (adults and youth) in identifying and addressing local issues
What They Don't Fund
- More than 50% of overall project budget (for Preservation and Civic Enhancement Grants)
- Organizations not located in or serving the eligible geographic area
- Projects that don't directly benefit or involve EBCI members
- Limit: Maximum one large grant and two small grants per grantee per year
Application Method
Fixed deadlines: First Monday of December and June
Small Grants ($500-$20,000):
- Planning Grants
- Capacity Grants
- Project Specific Grants
Large Grants (Preservation and Civic Enhancement Grants):
- Over $20,000
- May include challenge/matching grant opportunities
- Capital projects eligible
How to Apply:
- Submit one signed original and five (5) copies of application form with attachments
- Deliver to foundation office or mail to P.O. Box 504, Cherokee, NC 28719
- Program staff available for consultation at 828-497-5550
- Application forms and guidelines available at cherokeepreservation.org
Eligible Applicants:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Schools and institutions of higher learning
- Federal, state, local, and tribal government units
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