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North Carolina grants for State governments

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Iredell County Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for innovative projects that improve education, human services, and mental health for residents of Iredell County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
The McDowell Endowment Grant
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government bodies, educational institutions, and religious groups that serve McDowell County, North Carolina, to support impactful community projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
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 businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program
$50,000
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for the permanent protection of critical natural, cultural, and historic resources through land donations and conservation agreements.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants Program
$949,337
North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local emergency planning committees and public entities in North Carolina to improve their preparedness and training for hazardous materials transportation incidents.

Safety
County governments
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
State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
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
NCCF Women Givers Fund
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in four North Carolina counties that support women, children, and families in need.

Health
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
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
Volunteer Rescue-EMS Fund
$25,000
North Carolina Department of Insurance
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity assists recognized rescue and EMS organizations in North Carolina with purchasing equipment and making capital improvements to enhance their emergency response capabilities.

Safety
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Chowan Community Funds Foundation Unrestricted Endowment
$5,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Chowan County, North Carolina, to address community needs and enhance local services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Brown Family Foundation Grant
$50,000
The Brown Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina that serve underserved communities and demonstrate the potential for positive social change.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant
$400,000
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina that focus on improving community health and wellness through various initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits