Grants

Each year GCF makes grants to local nonprofits in Avery County serving the hungry, those in need of shelter, and other social programs for children and adults. Fill out one of the forms below to get started, and return completed form to info@grandfathercommunityfoundation.org.
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School Grants

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Grandfather Community Foundation will be partnering with Avery County Long Term Recovery Group(ACLTRG) to provide financial assistance to victims . For assistance please visit Averyltrg.com and fill out a request form.
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To identify avenues to improve the lives of the people of Avery County through education and service opportunities.

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Words from our scholarship recipients

"The grandfather community has supported me in ways that i could never even imagine."
Marisol Guzman
GCF student
"Grandfather Community Foundation has provided me with a stepping stone to achieve that goal and helped to clear some of the obstacles that could have prevented me from achieving everything I want to."
Reagan Hughes
GCF student
"I appreciate their continued support, and just checking in on me to make sure I’m doing well."
Cameron Burnop
GCF student
"The financial support alone has allowed me to engage more with the campus and the community life it has."
Baker Ledford
GCF student
"Your support means the world - it has given me a huge peace of mind knowing I do not have to stress about financial aid."
Carly Benfield
GCF student

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We want to help you succeed, apply for a GCF sponsored Grant or Scholarship

Starting in 2021, we began awarding scholarships to Avery County High School seniors. We have helped students attending two-year and four-year schools. Find out more about how Grandfather Community Foundation can help you.

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