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North Carolina Transportation Grants

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Build Ready Sites Program
$750,000
North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local economic development teams in North Carolina to prepare and improve rail-served industrial sites, making them more attractive for new businesses and industries.

Infrastructure
County governments
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
$105,400,000
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible entities to develop and maintain fast electric vehicle charging stations along key highways in North Carolina, promoting a robust and accessible EV infrastructure.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants Program
$949,337
North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local emergency planning committees and public entities in North Carolina to improve their preparedness and training for hazardous materials transportation incidents.

Safety
County governments
Dare Arts Artist Support Grants
$1,000
Dare Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.

Arts
Individuals
Governor's Highway Safety Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

Safety
City or township governments
Impact Alamance Progress and Enhancement Fund
$50,000
Impact Alamance
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Alamance County to improve healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for residents, with a focus on purchasing essential equipment.

Health
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Passenger Rail Program
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding is exclusively available to Amtrak to enhance security measures for intercity passenger rail systems, protecting them from potential terrorist threats.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Other
Multimodal Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina municipalities, counties, and universities to develop comprehensive plans that improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation, enhancing community walkability and connectivity with public transit.

Transportation
City or township governments
Projects Pool Grants
$10,000
Arts Culture Catawba
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Catawba County to support innovative arts projects that engage the community and enhance local cultural offerings.

Arts
City or township governments
5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Contact for amount
City of Concord
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Concord Urbanized Area.

Transportation
Nonprofits