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North Carolina grants for County governments

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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities in North Carolina's coastal counties for the construction and improvement of facilities that support safe and accessible docking for transient recreational boats.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for stream restoration projects that improve water quality and ecological conditions in collaboration with federal conservation efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in rural North Carolina for essential infrastructure projects that create new private-sector jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Infrastructure
County governments
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
State-Level Systemic Change Grant
$300,000
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Water Resources Development Grant - Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for dredging shallow draft navigation channels to ensure safe and accessible waterways for public use.

Transportation
City or township governments
Competitive Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Caswell County areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and create meaningful change in these communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County
$50,000
Wake County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Wake County that focus on improving the lives of women and children, with awards typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Economic Catalyst Program
Contact for amount
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, regional, and local economic development organizations to create full-time jobs in economically distressed areas of North Carolina.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Demolition Grant Program in North Carolina
$150,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for demolishing vacant, blighted buildings to promote economic development and job creation in underserved rural areas.

Community Development
County governments
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Rural Building Reuse Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in rural North Carolina for renovating and improving buildings to create new full-time jobs in their communities.

Community Development
County governments
Western NC Recovery Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides free grant writing support to rural local governments and nonprofits in Western North Carolina to help them secure funding for recovery and rebuilding projects following Hurricane Helene.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Greene County Community Foundation Grants
$1,500
Greene County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations, local governments, and religious entities in Greene County to support community services and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Health Grant
$25,000
Pisgah Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that address social factors affecting health and wellbeing, such as housing, food access, and community engagement.

Health
Nonprofits
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Biltmore Championship Asheville Grant Program
$10,000
Biltmore Championship Asheville
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Buncombe County, North Carolina, for projects focused on environmental conservation and cultural creativity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.

Environment
State governments