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North Carolina Environment Grants

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State Wastewater Reserve and Drinking Water Reserve Programs
$3,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for the planning, design, and construction of essential wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Additional Conservation Easement Purchase Funds
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to current grantees for purchasing conservation easements on agricultural and forest lands in North Carolina, helping to combat farmland loss.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
The Fund for Haywood County
$7,500
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community-focused projects in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grant Program
$300,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and restore water quality in North Carolina's impaired water bodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Agricultural Growth Zones Program
$2,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to help preserve farmland and support agricultural conservation efforts.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Shore Community Grants
$12,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to implement impactful projects that address community needs and strengthen local ties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps State and National Grants Program
$25,000
North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (VolunteerNC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations in North Carolina to engage AmeriCorps members in addressing critical community challenges such as education, health, and economic opportunity through national service activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
APNEP-CAC Engagement and Stewardship Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects that improve water quality and ecosystem health in the Albemarle-Pamlico region through environmental education and stewardship initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits