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North Carolina grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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The Chapel of the Cross Seed Fund
$25,000
The Chapel of the Cross
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to innovative community initiatives in North Carolina, particularly in Orange County, that address unmet needs and foster engagement among parishioners and local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Salisbury Rowan Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities in Salisbury and Rowan County to support charitable initiatives that address community needs and promote measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EZ Grant Program
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides North Carolina libraries with financial support for innovative, community-focused projects that address specific local needs and enhance library services.

Education
Nonprofits
Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund
$2,500
Currituck-Dare Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that assist women, children, and families in Currituck and Dare counties, promoting community initiatives and women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Governor's Highway Safety Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

Safety
City or township governments
State-Level Systemic Change Grant
$300,000
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Violence Against Women Act
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits, to improve services and responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes against women in North Carolina.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Catawba Valley Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Catawba Valley Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to improve access to quality early childhood education and care for children from birth through kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
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
Craven County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Craven County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Community Collaborative Research Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that combine local knowledge and scientific expertise to address coastal and water resource challenges in North Carolina.

Environment
Individuals
Next Generation Warning System Grant
$4,633,172
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to counties, federally recognized tribes, and a designated public broadcasting entity in North Carolina to enhance and modernize public alert systems for effective emergency communication.

Safety
County governments