North Carolina Business and Commerce Grants

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 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 affected by 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 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.

This program provides matching funds to small businesses in North Carolina that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, helping them develop and commercialize innovative technologies.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Mitchell County that experienced significant storm damage from Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and rebuild.

This funding opportunity supports university researchers in developing and commercializing life sciences inventions to advance their practical applications and attract potential investors.

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations and tourism-related groups in Haywood County, North Carolina, to promote tourism through advertising, events, and market research that attract out-of-county visitors and enhance local quality of life.

This funding initiative provides $10,000 to small businesses in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to help them grow and sustain their operations while fostering economic equity in the community.