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North Carolina grants for Special district governments

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Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or renovating sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels.

Environment
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Water Resources Development Grant Program – State & Local Projects
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina for projects that improve water management, restore ecosystems, and enhance recreational access to waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Emerging Contaminants / PFAS Funding Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and non-profit water service providers in North Carolina to address harmful PFAS contaminants in drinking water and wastewater systems.

Environment
City or township governments
Aerial Asset Accessibility Grant Program
$5,000,000
North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments for repairing and improving airport infrastructure in North Carolina that was damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Digital Learning Initiative Instructional Innovation Grant
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to North Carolina public schools to enhance digital learning through innovative teaching strategies and professional development.

Education
Independent school districts
Dam Safety Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to owners of high-hazard dams in North Carolina for necessary repairs and improvements to ensure safety and compliance with state standards.

Environment
Individuals
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
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Helene Window 1
$1,496,250
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in specific North Carolina counties for repairing stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Brownfields - Hazwaste Helene Recovery Grant
$5,025,931
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofits, local governments, and public-private partnerships in North Carolina for environmental assessments and redevelopment planning of properties impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hurricane Helene State Revolving Fund (SRF) - Drinking Water and Clean Water
$10,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides zero-interest loans with principal forgiveness to local governments and eligible water corporations in North Carolina for repairing and improving water and wastewater infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
CWSRF Helene Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWTS)
$22,000,000
North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides forgivable loans to local governments and nonprofits in North Carolina for repairing and improving decentralized wastewater treatment systems damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
County governments
Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Helene - Window 2
$1,496,250
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to eligible organizations in specific North Carolina counties for repairing stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Helene - Window 3
$1,496,250
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in specific North Carolina counties to repair stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Great Trails State Program (GTSP)
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Division of Parks & Recreation)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails within North Carolina. This includes paved trails, natural surface trails, biking trails, equestrian trails, and other types recognized by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. One grant cycle will distribute $25 million in non-recurring funds. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, regional councils of government, public authorities, and nonprofits with local government support. Project types include planning and feasibility, design and engineering, acquisition, construction, and maintenance.

Recreation
City or township governments
Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grants
$15,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports arts projects that promote healing and self-expression for North Carolina's military service members, veterans, and their families, fostering community connections through various artistic initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits