North Carolina Workforce Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based agencies and organizations for various criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement, prevention programs, and community engagement efforts.

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.

This program provides funding to North Carolina local governments, community colleges, tribal governments, and state agencies to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities and resilience against cyber threats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public or nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to establish regional training centers that enhance breastfeeding support and education for low-income women, infants, and children across the state.

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for revitalizing commercial districts in North Carolina that were significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene, focusing on restoring business functionality and supporting local economies.

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 opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

This program provides financial assistance to production companies organizing esports events in North Carolina, promoting economic growth through local spending and job creation.

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Charlotte to enhance digital access and workforce development for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic barriers, focusing on underserved communities.

This program provides financial support to small business owners in Raleigh, North Carolina, for interior improvements to underutilized commercial properties, promoting local economic growth and job creation.

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, that empower women and children through programs focused on housing, healthcare, education, workforce development, and food security.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote financial wellness, social mobility, and workforce education for adults in communities served by Truliant Federal Credit Union.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

This grant provides funding to organizations in North Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer programs that offer academic support and enrichment activities for K-12 students, particularly those in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.

This grant provides funding to North Carolina public schools to enhance digital learning through innovative teaching strategies and professional development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that provide employment-focused education and skills training to adults while addressing barriers like housing, food insecurity, and transportation.

This initiative provides funding and resources to middle schools in rural North Carolina to improve educational outcomes through a structured school improvement framework focused on high-quality instruction and educator development.

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

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.