North Carolina Business and Commerce Grants

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit economic development organizations in North Carolina to develop agricultural manufacturing facilities that enhance processing capacity and support local farmers.

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.

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Greenville, North Carolina, to help cover operational or growth-related expenses, particularly in underserved areas.

This funding opportunity provides up to $8,000 for community projects in Charlotte that focus on litter prevention, waste reduction, beautification, and enhancing green spaces.

This program provides financial support to individual family farmers and community organizations in North Carolina for projects that enhance agricultural operations and promote local farming initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to developers for creating or rehabilitating affordable rental housing for low-income households in Raleigh, targeting those earning at or below 80% of the area median income.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Marion that are struggling to recover from the economic impacts of Hurricane Helene.

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to prepare industrial sites in economically distressed areas, promoting job creation and business attraction.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina, to foster economic development and collaboration within the community.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Western North Carolina that suffered losses due to Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and resume operations.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and event organizers in Moore County, North Carolina, to create and promote tourism initiatives that attract overnight visitors and boost the local economy.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in economically distressed areas of North Carolina for infrastructure improvements that will create new private-sector jobs.

This program provides financial support to small retail, restaurant, and service businesses in Moore County, North Carolina, to help them improve their operations and enhance customer experiences.

This program provides funding to support research and innovation in North Carolina's agricultural sector, targeting projects that enhance productivity, develop new crops, and foster economic growth.

This program provides matching funds to North Carolina small businesses that have received federal Phase I awards for innovative research, helping them advance their projects toward commercialization.