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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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Agricultural Plans
$17,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to develop and implement agricultural plans that help preserve farmland and strengthen the agricultural economy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Charlie’s Heart Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charlie’s Heart Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to small nonprofit organizations focused on improving mental well-being for families in underserved communities through innovative and holistic programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lee County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Lee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Lee County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capital Grants Program
$50,000
Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and local governments in Halifax County, North Carolina, to support tourism development projects that enhance visitor attractions and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Aid to Public Libraries
$18,000,000
The State Library of North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to public libraries in North Carolina to enhance their services and ensure professional management, benefiting communities across the state.

Education
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Arts Build Community Grant
$2,500
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in Buncombe County that promote community engagement and collaboration, particularly benefiting low-income neighborhoods and areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Arts
Nonprofits
Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund
$2,500
Currituck-Dare Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that assist women, children, and families in Currituck and Dare counties, promoting community initiatives and women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Municipal Service District Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
Downtown Kinston Revitalization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
State Crisis Intervention Response
$500,000
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 local governments, state agencies, and nonprofits in North Carolina to implement crisis intervention programs that address urgent behavioral health issues and enhance community safety.

Health
County governments
Governor's Highway Safety Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

Safety
City or township governments
Franklin County Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Franklin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Franklin County to support community initiatives and educational programs that address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Warren County Community Foundation Grants
$1,500
Warren 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 nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations in Warren County to address education and food insecurity issues.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern Albemarle Community Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Northern Albemarle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Camden, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties in North Carolina, focusing on community needs such as poverty alleviation, homelessness, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Greater Cabarrus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to strengthen their operational capacity and address critical community needs related to health, housing, employment, food security, and early childhood education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GSHF Community Grants
$15,000
Great Smokies Health Foundation (GSHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community-serving entities in Jackson, Swain, Macon, and Graham counties, North Carolina, to enhance access to health services, nutrition, and safety for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Violence Against Women Act
$200,000
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 various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits, to improve services and responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes against women in North Carolina.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Catawba Valley Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Catawba Valley Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, with a focus on early childhood development, mental health, and substance use disorders.

Youth
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts organizations and community programs in North Carolina to enhance public access to quality arts experiences, particularly in underserved areas, through projects that demonstrate artistic excellence and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits