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North Carolina Environment Grants

Explore 85 grant opportunities

Impact Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
$50,000
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.

Health
Nonprofits
Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust Grant
$5,000
The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, that are dedicated to preventing animal cruelty.

Environment
Nonprofits
State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
LJMF Environmental Initiative Program
$35,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Space Fund Grant Cycle
$2,035,750
Johnston County Parks and Open Space Department (Johnston County, NC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Johnston County, North Carolina, for capital improvements and land acquisitions that enhance recreational access and environmental stewardship for residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund
Contact for amount
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select Southern states for capital projects and educational programs that aim to improve graduation rates.

Education
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Collaborative Research Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Sea Grant
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that combine local knowledge and scientific expertise to address coastal and water resource challenges in North Carolina.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Beautification Grant
$8,000
Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $8,000 for community projects in Charlotte that focus on litter prevention, waste reduction, beautification, and enhancing green spaces.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Durham County Open Space Matching Grants
$5,000
Durham County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Durham County to enhance and preserve public open spaces and recreational facilities through various projects.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Waste Prevention Grant
$10,000
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and businesses in Wake County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce waste through recycling, composting, and other diversion strategies.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Impact Partner Grant
$20,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina, to foster economic development and collaboration within the community.

Environment
Small businesses
Environmental Resilience Program
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that are working to address climate change and promote environmental conservation, particularly in low-income communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative II
$50,000
Appalachian Community Capital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and resume operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits