North Carolina Education Grants

The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund clean energy projects across Washington State. This grant program aims to support the planning, design, and construction of various clean energy initiatives. Approximately $34 million will be available in a general round, open to all eligible project types and applicants. The overall mission aligns with advancing clean energy infrastructure and decarbonization efforts within the state. Target beneficiaries for this program include a broad range of entities such as associate development organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, for-profit entities, utilities (investor-owned, cooperative, or public retail electric), K-12 school districts, local governments, non-profit organizations, private and public educational institutions, other academic or research institutions, state agencies, and tribes’ contracted service providers. The impact goals are to reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, bring private investment and federal funding to the state, improve grid integration, advance community resilience, and accelerate beneficial load integration and demand management. The program prioritizes several key areas. These include electric grid modernization and innovation, innovative large-scale and dual-use solar projects, solar energy retrofits for public buildings, clean energy project siting and permitting, and building, industry, aviation, and maritime decarbonization. Additionally, projects that leverage private and federal funding are highly encouraged. Specific project categories outline more detailed focuses, such as large-scale solar innovation (over 100 kW AC at a single site or 1 MW across multiple sites, without displacing critical habitat or productive farmland), dual-use commercial solar, and grid integration and innovation focusing on distributed energy resources and non-wire alternatives. Expected outcomes and measurable results include the development and demonstration of distributed energy resources, improved integration of renewable energy and energy storage, and the implementation of sustainable microgrids. For planning projects, the expectation is that they will lead to a capital asset or support pre-development work, land use studies, or planning efforts to improve permit timeliness and certainty. Construction projects are expected to result in installed solar PV on public buildings or contribute to the reduction of emissions and economic development in hard-to-decarbonize sectors. The minimum award amount is $50,000, with a maximum of $3,000,000, indicating a focus on funding a diverse range of project scales.

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, to address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee that focus on education, medical services, and essential human services.

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in New Hanover County for initiatives that promote social equity, education, community safety, and development.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in North Carolina focused on public policy, education, human services, and the arts, with an emphasis on initiatives that promote individual freedom and community well-being.

This grant provides funding for creative individuals to develop and deliver free cultural programming in underserved neighborhoods of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, fostering community engagement and access to the arts.

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

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

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

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that focus on improving health and education for children, particularly in underserved communities, and supports the growth of youth hockey initiatives across the state.

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

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, focusing on projects in education, hospice care, and the arts.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties, North Carolina, focusing on health, education, and human services.

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

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.

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

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.

This funding program provides financial assistance to North Carolina counties with limited resources to improve public school facilities, ensuring students have access to safe and modern learning environments.