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North Carolina Capacity Building Grants

Explore 66 grant opportunities

The Chapel of the Cross Seed Fund
$25,000
The Chapel of the Cross
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to innovative community initiatives in North Carolina, particularly in Orange County, that address unmet needs and foster engagement among parishioners and local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EZ Grant Program
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides North Carolina libraries with financial support for innovative, community-focused projects that address specific local needs and enhance library services.

Education
Nonprofits
Municipal Service District Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
Downtown Kinston Revitalization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

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.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Greater Cabarrus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to strengthen their operational capacity and address critical community needs related to health, housing, employment, food security, and early childhood education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Artist Creative Practice Grant
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in the southeastern U.S. for professional development opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
Grants to Improve Health and Wellness of People in North Carolina
Contact for amount
RHI Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to implement programs that prevent chronic diseases, promote healthy eating, and encourage active living among residents.

Health
Nonprofits
READY Local Governments Training Program
$50,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides training and funding opportunities to local governments in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region, helping them improve their capacity to secure and manage federal grants for community development projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grants
$50,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to regional arts organizations that help individual artists, both emerging and established, enhance their skills and reach new audiences through competitive subgrants.

Arts
Nonprofits
Stronger Organizations Grant
$700,000
Dogwood Health Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that are dedicated to improving housing, education, economic opportunity, and health for underserved communities.

Community Development
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
Artist Support Grants for Lead Partners
$50,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This program provides financial support to regional arts consortia in North Carolina, enabling them to distribute subgrants to individual artists for projects that enhance their creative work and professional development.

Arts
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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 Health Grant
$25,000
Pisgah Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that address social factors affecting health and wellbeing, such as housing, food access, and community engagement.

Health
Nonprofits
Partnering for Health Equity Grant
$10,000
Cone Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to support small organizations in Greensboro, North Carolina, that are working to eliminate health inequities through community-driven initiatives focused on social and environmental factors.

Health
Nonprofits
Asset Inventory and Assessment Grants
$150,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit water corporations in North Carolina to improve their water and wastewater systems through comprehensive asset inventory and assessment activities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
An Enterprise Faith-Based Development Initiative
Contact for amount
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This initiative provides technical assistance and training to faith-based organizations and community development groups in Charlotte, North Carolina, to help them develop affordable housing and community-serving facilities on their land.

Housing
Nonprofits
Graham County Community Foundation Grants
$1,000
Graham 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 local nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations in Graham County, North Carolina, for community service programs that promote inclusivity and benefit residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation Grant
$10,000
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Onslow County that address community needs, with a focus on youth programs and animal welfare initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Projects Pool Grants
$10,000
North Carolina Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 5, 2027

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Catawba County for innovative arts projects that engage the community and enhance cultural offerings.

Arts
Nonprofits