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North Carolina Private Grants

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Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley area to support innovative projects in health, education, culture, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.

Arts
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Joy W. Pope Memorial Grant Program
$100,000
John William Pope Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for innovative projects in the arts and human services that deliver measurable benefits to local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Lenoir County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harold T. Southern Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Harold T. Southern Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental conservation efforts in Western North Carolina, supporting initiatives that protect natural resources and promote a healthier lifestyle for future generations.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
Nonprofits
Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment Grants Program
$575,000
North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in eastern North Carolina that focus on improving education, health, and human services for local residents.

Education
Nonprofits
Women to Women Grant
$100,000
Women to Women (W2W)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

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.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant
$35,000
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City that focus on environmental and social justice initiatives, particularly in areas like food justice and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Highlands Community Fund Grant
$10,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve the Highlands community, focusing on projects that deliver significant community benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Truliant Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Truliant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
The Leon Levine Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Leon Levine Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in the Carolinas that focus on education, health, and human services, aiming to strengthen communities and empower individuals through proven initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State-Level Systemic Change Grant
$300,000
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

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