Grant Forms

Read the Application Form and answer the questions in the order listed. Use the Helpful Tips and Examples in the Application document to assist you with the questions.
A Grant Application Checklist is provided in the Application to help ensure you complete and include all required documents.
Submit one signed original copy and five (5) copies of the Application Form and required attachments. Applications may be delivered to the Foundation office (71 John Crowe Hill Road, Cherokee) or mailed to: Cherokee Preservation Foundation, P.O. Box 504, Cherokee, NC 29719. Do not fax or e-mail the application. Applications must be postmarked by the deadline date or delivered to the Foundation by 5 p.m. on the deadline date.
Please type your application. Please use plain paper and do not bind/staple or place the proposal in any type of cover. Please do not include guidance or instructional material from the foundation other than the Grant Application Checklist with your application. Do not attach videos, publications or organization brochures.
CPFdn will send an acknowledgement that we have received your proposal.
Grant decisions are announced approximately four months after submission.

Overview

The grant application includes the following components, all of which MUST be read thoroughly so that you complete the Grant Application and Grant Work Plan correctly:
Grant Guidelines
Grant Application Checklist
The Foundation’s Goals and Strategies
Grant Application Form
Grant Work Plan
Example of a Grant Work Plan with outcomes, milestones and measurements
Helpful Tips and Examples

Download it to your computer, fill in fields using the Word program on your computer, and print the completed form. If you prefer to print the blank application and fill it out by hand, that is also acceptable. The Foundation requires that hard copies of applications be submitted.