Biltmore Championship Asheville Grant Cycle 2 supports projects and services advancing the Community Well-Being pillar in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The official program materials state that Cycle 2 is open September 1 through September 30, 2026 and closes at 5:00 PM ET on September 30, 2026.
Funding: Two nonprofit organizations are expected to receive $10,000 each. Community Well-Being priorities include hunger, housing and homelessness, childcare and early childhood development, and transportation access, with an emphasis on helping residents overcome barriers to health, opportunity, and economic security.
Eligibility: The official application lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits, certain government entities (law enforcement or fire departments with a public-serving request), and educational institutions. It also separately states that an organization must operate in and serve Buncombe County, be based in Buncombe County, support Community Well-Being, and have nonprofit tax-exempt classification under IRC 501(c)(3). Because those provisions are not fully harmonized, non-501(c)(3) schools or public entities should confirm eligibility with the funder before relying on the broader applicant list.
Required application materials: IRS determination letter, a 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 Form 990, and a 2025 or 2026 W-9. Applicants must be in good standing in North Carolina, registered to solicit in North Carolina, be based in Buncombe County, and be able to accept ACH payment. Only one request per organization is allowed.
Not funded: Individuals, private foundations, grantmaking organizations, travel and conference expenses, certain sponsorships/events with staff benefits, political activity, debt reduction, gifts, honoraria, and gratuities.
Match: No mandatory match or cost-share requirement is stated in the current application.
Atlas assessment: This is relevant to Atlas primarily through childcare and early childhood development and broader community well-being. The $10,000 award size and absence of a clinical technology, telehealth, diagnostic, or remote-monitoring priority make direct N9+ fit low. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. Dr. Miltie is not a direct applicant fit under the stated applicant rules.
Portal note: The current official news and community pages state Cycle 2 is open through September 30, and the application itself states the same opening window and deadline at the top. The application page also contains a contradictory footer reading “The Grant Application is Currently Closed.” Applicants should confirm the portal accepts submission before investing substantial package work.
Official sources: Biltmore Championship Asheville Community Impact · Grant Cycle 2 announcement · Official application