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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Wilson County Community Foundation Grant
$3,000
Wilson County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Wilson County, focusing on projects that address local needs and enhance community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
$250,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based agencies and organizations for various criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement, prevention programs, and community engagement efforts.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Aging
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments in North Carolina to help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness through emergency shelter, essential services, and housing stability initiatives.

Housing
Nonprofits
Festival Grant
$3,000
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County for community-centered festivals that celebrate arts, culture, and local heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
Residential Substance Abuse & Treatment
$105,432
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county jails in North Carolina to implement residential treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders, focusing on evidence-based practices and facilitating successful community reintegration.

Health
County governments
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Lenoir County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Johnston County Community Foundation Grant Program in North Carolina
$5,000
Johnston County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Johnston County, North Carolina, to address local community needs through various charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Cherokee County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations, nonprofits, and government entities in Cherokee County to enhance community services and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Town of Cary Art Daze Grant
$5,000
Cary Art Daze Work Group and Town of Cary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Cary-based nonprofit organizations for arts-focused projects that enhance the local community and promote cultural engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cashiers Community Fund Grant
$12,500
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public service projects that enhance the quality of life in the Cashiers, North Carolina area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Kannapolis Community Development Block Grant
$15,000
City of Kannapolis
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Kannapolis that provide essential services to improve the lives of low- and moderate-income residents, focusing on areas such as job training, health services, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation Grants
$10,000
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation (Affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, focusing on education, hospice care, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Grant
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Greensboro and Guilford County to support projects that promote cultural vibrancy, economic mobility, and health and wellness for local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental units in the Piedmont region of North Carolina for projects focused on medical education, agriculture promotion, conservation, and wildlife preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Victims of Crime Act (Basic Services - Noncompetitive Only)
$800,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies that deliver essential services at no cost to victims of crime, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

Health
Nonprofits
NCCF Morrisville Community Fund
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Morrisville to enhance community wellbeing and promote development through various initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Street Tree Grant Program
$650
Town of Holly Springs (Development Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to residents, homeowners associations, and property owners in Holly Springs for planting and replacing street trees to improve the town's urban forestry and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.

Environment
Individuals
GSK IMPACT Awards
$50,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides $50,000 in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina's Triangle Region that are making significant contributions to improving community health through innovative solutions addressing social determinants of health.

Community Development
Nonprofits