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North Carolina grants for Nonprofits

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Recycling Business Development Grant
$75,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to recycling businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to enhance their capacity and efficiency in diverting materials from the waste stream and creating jobs.

Environment
Nonprofits
Street Tree Grant Program
$650
Town of Holly Springs (Development Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to residents, homeowners associations, and property owners in Holly Springs for planting and replacing street trees to improve the town's urban forestry and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.

Environment
Individuals
GSK IMPACT Awards
$50,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides $50,000 in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina's Triangle Region that are making significant contributions to improving community health through innovative solutions addressing social determinants of health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Fund Grant Program
$15,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Forsyth County, NC, that focus on improving economic security and addressing systemic barriers for women and girls, particularly those led by women of color and actively involving women and girls in their programs.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality in North Carolina by addressing pollution from sources like stormwater and agricultural runoff, targeting both impaired and at-risk waterbodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Grants Program
$2,500
Morehead City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the cultural, social, and economic well-being of Morehead City residents through various community-focused initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Commercial District Revitalization Program
$10,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for revitalizing commercial districts in North Carolina that were significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene, focusing on restoring business functionality and supporting local economies.

Community Development
City or township governments
Dam Safety Grant Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to owners of high hazard dams in North Carolina for rehabilitation projects addressing damage from Hurricane Helene, ensuring compliance with state safety standards.

Infrastructure
County governments
Project Grants
$150,000
North Carolina State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports North Carolina libraries in launching or enhancing innovative programs that address community needs through a structured, outcomes-based approach.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$600,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that are at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks, enabling them to improve their security measures and preparedness efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Safety Net/MOE Grant
$600,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Buncombe County to deliver healthcare and support services for uninsured and vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Burke Charitable Properties Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Burke County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Burke County, North Carolina, for facility-related costs that enhance or expand their community service programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Moore Women – A Giving Circle
$30,000
Moore County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides funding to charitable organizations in Moore County that focus on improving health, education, and human services for women, children, and families while promoting women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
City of Fayetteville Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fayetteville to implement innovative strategies that enhance public safety and reduce violent crime in high-violence areas.

Safety
Individuals
Recreational Trails Program Grant
$100,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, for the development and maintenance of recreational trails that enhance public access, safety, and connectivity across North Carolina.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Camber Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Camber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations in North Carolina for after-school programs that teach traditional art forms to youth, fostering cultural preservation and appreciation through hands-on instruction from local artists.

Arts
Nonprofits