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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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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
Women’s Fund Grant Program
$15,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Forsyth County, NC, that focus on improving economic security and addressing systemic barriers for women and girls, particularly those led by women of color and actively involving women and girls in their programs.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Project Grants
$150,000
North Carolina State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports North Carolina libraries in launching or enhancing innovative programs that address community needs through a structured, outcomes-based approach.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Safety Net/MOE Grant
$600,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Buncombe County to deliver healthcare and support services for uninsured and vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Burke Charitable Properties Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Burke County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Burke County, North Carolina, for facility-related costs that enhance or expand their community service programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Fayetteville Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fayetteville to implement innovative strategies that enhance public safety and reduce violent crime in high-violence areas.

Safety
Individuals
North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Fund
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to production companies organizing esports events in North Carolina, promoting economic growth through local spending and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations in North Carolina for after-school programs that teach traditional art forms to youth, fostering cultural preservation and appreciation through hands-on instruction from local artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Asheville Event Support Grant Program
$10,000
City of Asheville (ArtsAVL)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Asheville Event Support Grant, administered by ArtsAVL, offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to non-profit organizations for hosting free, public events in Asheville's outdoor spaces that promote cultural heritage, diversity, and the creative arts, with applications due by October 14, 2024.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Forsyth County Community Grants
$363,000
Forsyth County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Forsyth County, North Carolina, focusing on initiatives in safety, health, education, cultural enrichment, and economic opportunity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strategic Partnership Grants
$85,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County to support community projects that align with the County’s strategic goals in areas like education, health, and economic opportunity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Learn2Earn Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Charlotte to enhance digital access and workforce development for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic barriers, focusing on underserved communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of West Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to support projects that address human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building Up-fit Grant for Small Business Owners in North Carolina
Contact for amount
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This program provides financial support to small business owners in Raleigh, North Carolina, for interior improvements to underutilized commercial properties, promoting local economic growth and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Triangle Community Foundation’s Education & Youth Grant
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Triangle area of North Carolina that empower youth aged 5 to 24 through leadership initiatives, educational achievement, and access to post-secondary opportunities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Iredell County Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for innovative projects that improve education, human services, and mental health for residents of Iredell County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harnett County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Harnett County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to local charitable organizations, governments, and religious entities in Harnett County to support various community-focused programs and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants
$850,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments in North Carolina's most distressed counties to revitalize downtown areas through infrastructure improvements and publicly owned building enhancements that promote economic growth and community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments