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North Carolina Infrastructure Grants

Explore 97 grant opportunities

Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Helene Debris Recovery Disposal Grant
$3,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments and non-profit organizations in Western North Carolina for debris cleanup and solid waste management following Hurricane Helene, helping to expedite recovery efforts in affected communities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$600,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that are at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks, enabling them to improve their security measures and preparedness efforts.

Safety
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program Grant
$100,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, for the development and maintenance of recreational trails that enhance public access, safety, and connectivity across North Carolina.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Rail Industrial Access Program
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to companies and local governments in North Carolina for the construction or improvement of rail infrastructure to support economic development and enhance freight transportation capabilities.

Transportation
County governments
Beach and Waterfront Access Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina's coastal counties to improve public access to beaches and waterfronts through infrastructure projects like boardwalks and piers.

Infrastructure
County governments
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
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities in North Carolina's coastal counties for the construction and improvement of facilities that support safe and accessible docking for transient recreational boats.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for stream restoration projects that improve water quality and ecological conditions in collaboration with federal conservation efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
Rural Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in rural North Carolina for essential infrastructure projects that create new private-sector jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Infrastructure
County governments
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

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
Economic Catalyst Program
Contact for amount
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, regional, and local economic development organizations to create full-time jobs in economically distressed areas of North Carolina.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grant Program
$3,000
Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and small groups in North Carolina for projects that enhance their artistic skills, promote their work, or create new art.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Demolition Grant Program in North Carolina
$150,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for demolishing vacant, blighted buildings to promote economic development and job creation in underserved rural areas.

Community Development
County governments
Connecting Communities to State Trails Grants
$100,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This program provides funding to small municipalities in North Carolina to develop trail connections to the state’s designated trail system, promoting outdoor recreation and economic development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Connecting Communities to State Trails Grants
$1,900,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to small North Carolina municipalities to develop trails that connect them to the state's larger trail network, promoting outdoor recreation and community accessibility.

Recreation
City or township governments
Industrial Development Fund - Utility Account
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in economically distressed areas of North Carolina for infrastructure improvements that will create new private-sector jobs.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Renew NC Community Infrastructure Program
$15,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Community Revitalization (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in North Carolina for infrastructure projects that help communities recover from Hurricane Helene by restoring essential services and promoting economic revitalization.

Infrastructure
County governments
Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Funding Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit water companies, and investor-owned water utilities in North Carolina for the removal and replacement of lead service lines to improve drinking water safety in disadvantaged communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments