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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley area to support innovative projects in health, education, culture, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
$750,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails.

Recreation
County governments
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Commercial District Revitalization Program
$10,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for revitalizing commercial districts in North Carolina that were significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene, focusing on restoring business functionality and supporting local economies.

Community Development
City or township governments
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
Nonprofits
North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative Grant Program
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to develop and expand agricultural manufacturing facilities that utilize locally grown products, thereby boosting job creation and economic growth in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
County governments
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Women to Women Grant
$100,000
Women to Women (W2W)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, that empower women and children through programs focused on housing, healthcare, education, workforce development, and food security.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
North Carolina Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or upgrading sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Highlands Community Fund Grant
$10,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve the Highlands community, focusing on projects that deliver significant community benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beach and Waterfront Access Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina's coastal counties to improve public access to beaches and waterfronts through infrastructure projects like boardwalks and piers.

Infrastructure
County governments
Sundt Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Sundt Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in designated regions, focusing on youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and basic human needs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charlie’s Heart Foundation Grant Program
$30,000
Charlie’s Heart Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofits in North Carolina that deliver innovative mental health services to underserved families, focusing on enhancing emotional well-being and community resilience.

Health
Nonprofits
Rural Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in rural North Carolina for essential infrastructure projects that create new private-sector jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Infrastructure
County governments
Creative Space Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
High Point Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides no-cost or low-cost access to performance and exhibition spaces for artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, to promote community engagement and artistic innovation.

Arts
Individuals