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North Carolina grants for Special district governments

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Dam Safety Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Community Health & Wellness Grant Program
$100,000
Wayne County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Wayne County, North Carolina, to develop and enhance initiatives that address alcohol and substance use disorders through education, prevention, and treatment, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Placemaking Grant Program
$25,000
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to community groups, businesses, and residents in Charlotte to transform underutilized public spaces into vibrant, accessible areas that reflect local needs and enhance community identity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Columbus County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Columbus County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Columbus County that address local needs such as literacy, food insecurity, human services, and poverty alleviation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
$105,400,000
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible entities to develop and maintain fast electric vehicle charging stations along key highways in North Carolina, promoting a robust and accessible EV infrastructure.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Lee County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Lee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Lee County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
$50,000
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

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
Franklin County Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Franklin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Franklin County to support community initiatives and educational programs that address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Mobile Integrated Health Grant
$300,000
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed Emergency Medical Services agencies in rural North Carolina to expand programs that improve access to behavioral health and substance use disorder services, enhance crisis response, and reduce unnecessary emergency department visits.

Health
County 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
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
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
Tourism Capital Grant
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, museums, attractions, government agencies, and tourism-based businesses in Haywood County to make significant capital improvements that enhance the visitor experience and promote long-term tourism growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Electronics Management Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This program provides financial support to local governments in North Carolina to develop and improve electronic waste recycling initiatives that meet state environmental standards.

Environment
City or township governments