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North Carolina grants for County governments

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Catawba Valley Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Catawba Valley Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, with a focus on early childhood development, mental health, and substance use disorders.

Youth
Nonprofits
Conservation Easements in North Carolina
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to secure agricultural conservation easements on privately owned working lands, ensuring their preservation for agricultural use.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Open Space Fund Grant Cycle
$2,035,750
Johnston County Parks and Open Space Department (Johnston County, NC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Johnston County, North Carolina, for capital improvements and land acquisitions that enhance recreational access and environmental stewardship for residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Jones County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Jones County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations in Jones County, North Carolina, to help them enhance community services and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit economic development organizations in North Carolina to develop agricultural manufacturing facilities that enhance processing capacity and support local farmers.

Agriculture
County governments
Hoke County Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Hoke County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the Hoke County area, with a focus on music and cultural arts programming.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Engagement & Stewardship Grant
$100,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-based environmental projects in North Carolina and Virginia that promote public engagement, stewardship, and education related to the region's estuarine ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
New Hanover County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
New Hanover County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community of New Hanover County, focusing on initiatives that improve the welfare of children, address food insecurity, promote racial equity, and support general charitable purposes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hurricane Helene Relief Grants
$15,000
Arts Culture Catawba
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Western North Carolina that are recovering from losses due to Hurricane Helene, helping them stabilize operations and reconnect with their communities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
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
Craven County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Craven County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations, local governments, schools, and religious entities that serve the Craven County community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Cumberland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on improving quality of life, particularly for children and women, through innovative community initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
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
Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Program
$3,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina local governments for improving drinking water and wastewater systems in economically disadvantaged communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Granville County’s Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Grant
$20,000
Granville County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Granville County, North Carolina, to develop and enhance recreational activities and facilities for residents, ensuring broad accessibility for diverse populations.

Recreation
County governments