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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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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
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
Hoke County Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Hoke County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the Hoke County area, with a focus on music and cultural arts programming.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Engagement & Stewardship Grant
$100,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-based environmental projects in North Carolina and Virginia that promote public engagement, stewardship, and education related to the region's estuarine ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
New Hanover County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
New Hanover County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community of New Hanover County, focusing on initiatives that improve the welfare of children, address food insecurity, promote racial equity, and support general charitable purposes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Program for Nonprofit Arts Organizations in North Carolina
$7,500
Arts AVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to enhance community-centered arts programming and cultural vitality.

Arts
Nonprofits
Competitive Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Caswell County areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and create meaningful change in these communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Craven County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Craven County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations, local governments, schools, and religious entities that serve the Craven County community.

Community Development
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
Pamlico County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Pamlico County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

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

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
Small Business Assistance Grant Program
$50,000
City of Greenville
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

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

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Tourism Capital Grant
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, museums, attractions, government agencies, and tourism-based businesses in Haywood County to make significant capital improvements that enhance the visitor experience and promote long-term tourism growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Program
$3,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina local governments for improving drinking water and wastewater systems in economically disadvantaged communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Swain County Community Foundation Grant
$1,250
Swain County Community Foundation (SCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to qualified charitable organizations that serve the Swain County community, helping to improve local programs and services.

Community Development
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
2026 Cary Cultural Arts Grant Program
$191,000
Town of Cary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cary that enhance the community's cultural arts through performances, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits