The 2024 fall grants were awarded to the following organizations and programs:

• Western Carolina University to support Cherokee language learning through Western Carolina University programming, which will increase the chances for survival of the Cherokee language for future generations. $223,014.
• EBCI Division of Commerce to support the marketing efforts of the Greater Cherokee Tourism Council (GCTC) and increase visitation by diversifying attractions & amenities in the town of Cherokee. $1,075,000.
• Mountain Discovery Charter School to support EBCI youth in developing a sense of awareness and cultural identity.
• Museum of The Cherokee People to increase the visitation and sustainability of the Museum of the Cherokee People by purchasing Cherokee artwork. $40,000.
• Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute, Right Path Leadership, Fiscal Agent: Cherokee Boys Club to implement the Right Path program to develop cultural leadership opportunities for the Cherokee community based on the Cherokee Core Values and world view. $133,329.
• Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute, Cherokee Youth Council Fiscal Agent: Cherokee Boys Club to support the Cherokee Youth Council’s efforts to create selfless leaders with a traditional Cherokee world view who are also grounded in Cherokee Core values. $198,924.
• Conserving Carolina to increase the availability of white oak, rivercane and yellowroot for Cherokee artisans. $49,500.
• Western Region Educational Service Alliance to prepare the town of Cherokee’s future workforce with digital mastery and literacy skills. $206,855.00.
• The Center for Native Health, Inc. to identify, expand, and protect traditional Cherokee artisan resources for future generations. $114,300.
• WNC Nonprofit Pathways - Fiscal Agent: Community Foundation of WNC to support Cherokee and regional nonprofit organizations in enhancing sustainability and project impact through focused development and strategic initiatives $88,200.