Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources (RTCAR) is a grantmaking program whose purpose is to assist the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the tribe works to restore the traditional Cherokee balance between maintaining and using natural resources like river cane, white oak and clay. RTCAR has been undertaken to teach, protect and promote Cherokee traditional art, resources and land care for present and future generations.
Environmental Preservation
To support actions driven by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) that lead to more effective use of energy, land and other resources and benefit the next seven generations.