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North Carolina Education Grants

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Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley area to support innovative projects in health, education, culture, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund
$2,500
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial reimbursement for public school and charter school field trips to educational sites in North Carolina, prioritizing Title I schools to enhance experiential learning for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
Nonprofits
Women to Women Grant
$100,000
Women to Women (W2W)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, that empower women and children through programs focused on housing, healthcare, education, workforce development, and food security.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Highlands Community Fund Grant
$10,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve the Highlands community, focusing on projects that deliver significant community benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Digital Learning Initiative Instructional Innovation Grant
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to North Carolina public schools to enhance digital learning through innovative teaching strategies and professional development.

Education
Independent school districts
Student STEM Enrichment Program
$180,000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs in North Carolina that provide K-12 students, especially those from underserved backgrounds, with hands-on STEM learning experiences to foster their interest and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
City or township governments
The Leon Levine Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Leon Levine Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in the Carolinas that focus on education, health, and human services, aiming to strengthen communities and empower individuals through proven initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Traditional Grants
Contact for amount
North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline (NCGSK) Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on innovative educational and health initiatives, with a preference for projects that can expand beyond local areas or serve as models for wider application.

Education
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
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
Rural Church Grant
Contact for amount
The Duke Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina for outreach programs, church development, and leadership initiatives aimed at enhancing community health and congregational growth.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
General Grant Request
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation (DDF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions focused on improving oral health and dental education for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for project-based initiatives that improve community well-being in Western North Carolina, focusing on areas such as arts, conservation, health, education, and youth services.

Arts
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits