The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC is proud to announce the distribution of $420,110.00 in fiscal year-to-date grants and sponsorships in support of local nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community events that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. These investments reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Highlands’ vibrant arts scene, supporting signature festivals, and promoting events that drive economic impact throughout the Plateau.
Grant funding has been awarded to the following organizations:
• Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
• Highlands Performing Arts Center
• Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
• Mountain Theatre Company
• Mountaintop Rotary
These grants support programming that enriches the cultural fabric of Highlands and attracts visitors throughout the year.
In addition to grants, the Chamber has provided sponsorship support to:
• The Bascom (Dahlia Festival/Clay Symposium)
• The Center for Life Enrichment
• Highlands Festivals Inc. (Highlands Food & Wine/Bear Shadow)
• Highlands Motoring Festival
• Highlands Performing Arts Center (Highlands Cashiers Film Festival/Concert Series)
• Highlands Rotary (Twilight 5K)
• Mountain Theatre Company
• Mountaintop Rotary (Mountaintop Art and Craft Show)
Together, these partnerships help sustain the events, performances, and experiences that make Highlands a premier destination for arts, culture, and community engagement. “We are proud to invest in the organizations and events that bring energy, creativity, and economic vitality to our town,” said Johanna Fein, executive director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. “These partnerships strengthen our community and ensure that Highlands continues to thrive as a place to live, work, and visit.”
For more information about the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC and its community initiatives, please visit https://www.highlandschamber.org/chamber/grants-sponsorship/ or call 828-526-5841.