The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is inviting applications for its Biltmore Lake Charitable Fund (BLCF), which was created to improve the quality of life in the Enka-Candler community by supporting education, economic development, health care and community development projects.

Projects should benefit the greater Enka-Candler community and not primarily the Biltmore Lake community or its residents. Requests that exhibit the greatest community benefit, including education, economic development, health care and projects promoting community development, such as the arts and quality of life issues, will be given the highest consideration.

The number of people served, significance of work, track record of the applicant and potential for positive outcomes will be considered.

• If a coordinating or partnering organization will benefit from the grant, the applicant should include a letter of endorsement from that organization.
• Projects should be completed within one year of the award.

Funding Information

• Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 for nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programmatic needs, capital campaigns and operating expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental entities are eligible to apply for these grants.
• Organizations must serve the Enka-Candler community. This is the area south of I-40, west of I-26, north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and east of the Buncombe County boundary.
• An eligible organization may only submit one application per year.
• Grants generally do not support: scholarships; sectarian religious purposes; partisan political purposes; endowment funds; deficit funding or debt retirement; festivals or one-time events such as exhibits, performances or fundraisers; or activities taking place or expenses incurred before grant decisions are made.

For more information, visit Biltmore Lake Charitable Fund.