Weaving Partnerships to Improve the Quality of Life of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Strengthen Western NC
Meet our featured Grantees

Junaluska Memorial Site Museum
"Fort Montgomery research"
An archaeological report and the digitization of historic materials
Recent News

“Our mission at the Little Tennessee Land Trust (LTLT) is to conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valleys,” Read the full story
Recent Blog Posts
- Fall 2020 Grant Recipients
- 2020 Grant Recipients Announced
- Big Y Free Labor Group makes hay (and more) with tractor purchased with Foundation funds
- Right Path cohort gifts children with traditional clothes
- A decade of recycling grants yields substantial shifts in preserving environment
- 15th annual Day of Caring brings joy to multiple recipients
- Qualla Creations supports area artists with Cherokee-infused products
- New multi-media exhibits brings Sequoyah’s story to life
- Creating moments with ancient artifacts
- Partnerships and collaboration enhance vision for Cherokee Cultural Corridor
Impact Report
A decade of giving totalling over $166 million

6+
Millions of dollars awarded in
Environmental Preservation.
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27+
Millions of dollars awarded in
Economic Development.
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33+
Millions of dollars awarded in
Cultural Preservation.
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99+
Millions of dollars generated
in Leveraged Funding.
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