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Fall 2020 Grant Recipients
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
This fall, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 15 grants to partners within Western North Carolina and beyond. Grants totaled more than $1.7 million and were awarded to projects advancing the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and neighboring communities.
Awarded CPF 2020 Fall Grants:
Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources to protect traditional Cherokee artisan resources for future generations. Grant: $90,990
Nikwasi Initiative to preserve and highlight the Cherokee Nikwasi Mound area.… read more
Read Our Past Posts
2020 Grant Recipients Announced
Friday, June 26th, 2020
Big Y Free Labor Group makes hay (and more) with tractor purchased with Foundation funds
Sunday, October 13th, 2019
Right Path cohort gifts children with traditional clothes
Sunday, October 13th, 2019
A decade of recycling grants yields substantial shifts in preserving environment
Sunday, October 13th, 2019
15th annual Day of Caring brings joy to multiple recipients
Monday, October 7th, 2019
Qualla Creations supports area artists with Cherokee-infused products
Monday, October 7th, 2019
New multi-media exhibits brings Sequoyah’s story to life
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Creating moments with ancient artifacts
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Partnerships and collaboration enhance vision for Cherokee Cultural Corridor
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Cherokee people now harvesting sochan in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Collaborative effort helps repair and renovate war hero’s home
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Foundation grant funds help museum implement plans, grow programs
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
Creating new “old” products for tourists
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
Making the old new
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018