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North Carolina Private Grants

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NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Greater Cabarrus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to strengthen their operational capacity and address critical community needs related to health, housing, employment, food security, and early childhood education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FOCUS Broadband Connect Grants
$25,000
FOCUS Broadband
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in enhancing digital literacy and broadband access to drive economic growth and improve community quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Traditional Grants
Contact for amount
North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline (NCGSK) Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on innovative educational and health initiatives, with a preference for projects that can expand beyond local areas or serve as models for wider application.

Education
Nonprofits
In These Mountains North Carolina Folklife Apprenticeship Program
$10,000
North Carolina Folklife Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This grant provides funding for experienced tradition bearers in Appalachian North Carolina to mentor dedicated apprentices in preserving and passing down traditional arts and cultural practices.

Arts
Individuals
Artist Support Grant
$2,000
Watauga Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual artists in North Carolina to help them advance their careers through new projects, professional development, and necessary equipment purchases.

Arts
Individuals
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund
Contact for amount
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for capital improvement projects and educational programs aimed at increasing graduation rates for 501(c)(3) organizations in Georgia and neighboring states.

Education
Nonprofits
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Heritage Home Group Charitable TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific North Carolina counties to address various community needs, including arts, education, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Strategic Grant Program
Contact for amount
Healthcare Foundation of Wilson
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in Wilson, North Carolina, to develop or expand innovative health programs that improve access to healthcare, promote healthy living, prevent substance misuse, and support mental health for local residents, particularly youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Competitive Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Caswell County areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and create meaningful change in these communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Church Grant
Contact for amount
The Duke Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina to enhance leadership, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
General Grant Request
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation (DDF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions focused on improving oral health and dental education for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County
$50,000
Wake County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Wake County that focus on improving the lives of women and children, with awards typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Grassroots Grant
$3,000
Watauga Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Watauga County to create high-quality arts programs that enhance community engagement and promote cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
Wawa Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Wawa Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote health, fight hunger, and assist everyday heroes in communities served by Wawa.

Health
Nonprofits
Madison County Community Foundation Grants
$1,500
Madison County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the community needs of Madison County, helping to enhance local projects and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for project-based initiatives that improve community well-being in Western North Carolina, focusing on areas such as arts, conservation, health, education, and youth services.

Arts
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