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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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FOCUS Broadband Connect Grants
$25,000
FOCUS Broadband
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in enhancing digital literacy and broadband access to drive economic growth and improve community quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Warren County Non-Profit Grant Funding
$50,000
Warren County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local non-profit organizations in Warren County, North Carolina, that deliver essential services to low-income residents.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

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
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Heritage Home Group Charitable TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific North Carolina counties to address various community needs, including arts, education, health, and human services.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

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
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tourism Capital Grant
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

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
Demolition Grant Program in North Carolina
$150,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in economically distressed areas of North Carolina for the demolition of vacant, blighted structures to promote site readiness for future private investment and job creation.

Community Development
County governments
Mission Based Grant
$250,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, that focus on arts, culture, or history, helping them deliver high-quality programming that enriches the community and promotes tourism.

Arts
Nonprofits
Rural Building Reuse Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in rural North Carolina to renovate and improve buildings, creating new jobs and enhancing healthcare access in underserved areas.

Community Development
County governments
Brunswick County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Brunswick County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and faith-based groups in Brunswick County, North Carolina, to support community-focused programs and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in North Carolina for projects that improve recycling and waste reduction efforts, helping to build long-term capacity and raise public awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NCCF Unifour Foundation Endowment Fund
$10,000
Unifour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Unifour region of North Carolina that address community needs such as education, health, and basic services, with a focus on early childhood education and mental health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Southwest Virginia, and New York City that are focused on creating equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Moore County Small Business Impact Grant Program
$5,000
Moore County Economic Development Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Grant Program
$2,500
Junior League of Wilmington NC
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pender Counties that are addressing critical community issues such as food insecurity, human trafficking, and environmental sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits