Carolina Mountain Trust for Children and Youth

The Carolina Mountain Trust for Children and Youth is an endowment fund developed to honor the children and families of the seven westernmost counties of North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

The $1,000 grant awarded by the Trust each year follow the guidelines of The Alliance for Youth, a program designed to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth.

Apply

Forms for the 2008 grant cycle can be found here: Word or PDF.

General Colin Powell, Chairman of the America's Promise Alliance, has challenged communities all over the country to become involved in America's Promise. The five goals of the Alliance, which the Carolina Mountain Trust will address in this grant cycle, include:
1. An ongoing relationship with a caring adult: mentor, tutor, coach;
2. Safe places and structured activities during non-school hours;
3. A healthy start;
4. A marketable skill through effective education;
5. An opportunity to give back through community service.

The Trust also accepts nominations for Excellent Volunteer Service to Children. Nominees are accepted in two categories: youth (age 17 or younger) and adult (age 18 or older). This award is presented annually to persons who exemplify volunteerism in service to children and youth and a check for $100 is written to the charity of his/her choice.

Nominate

Forms to nominate someone for the 2008 cylce can be found here: Word or PDF.

To find out more about the Trust, contact Vance Davidson at 828.586.0661 or via e-mail.