North Carolina Community Development Grants

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in rural North Carolina for renovating and improving buildings to create new full-time jobs in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Wilkes County, North Carolina, to address local needs and strengthen community programs.

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations, local governments, and religious entities in Greene County to support community services and initiatives.

This program provides funding to small municipalities in North Carolina to develop trail connections to the state’s designated trail system, promoting outdoor recreation and economic development.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Buncombe County, North Carolina, for projects focused on environmental conservation and cultural creativity.

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.

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small North Carolina municipalities to develop trails that connect them to the state's larger trail network, promoting outdoor recreation and community accessibility.

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations in Wake and Durham counties that focus on community strengthening, education, and services for veterans and military personnel.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that address community needs and improve the quality of life for underserved populations in areas served by TD Bank.

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

This grant provides support to nonprofit organizations that serve children, local communities, and military service members in specific U.S. counties, focusing on in-kind donations and limited monetary contributions.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Jackson County that address critical community issues such as food insecurity, youth safety, and substance use disorders.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina, focusing on projects that enhance education, health, and human services for local residents in need.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on conserving and restoring North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas that assist disadvantaged individuals in improving their lives and fostering community development.

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina for infrastructure projects that help communities recover from Hurricane Helene by restoring essential services and promoting economic revitalization.

Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program focused on enhancing economic mobility within Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity. It aims to support diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities. The grant can be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory, and real estate, and does not require repayment. Administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of the Foundation For The Carolinas, and funded by the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund, Beyond Open has awarded over $10 million in grants to nearly 300 small businesses during its first two rounds. The third round will distribute approximately $5 million in grants. The program aims to retain jobs, encourage job growth, and inspire new entrepreneurial endeavors in areas with low economic mobility and among historically underrepresented groups. It also seeks to create opportunities for small businesses to provide goods or services in affluent areas where minority business owners have been under-represented.