North Carolina grants for County governments

The Harnett County Community Foundation (HCCF) is actively seeking grant applications from qualified charitable organizations dedicated to serving the local community. This grant program is designed to address a broad spectrum of local needs, aligning with the HCCF's mission to foster community well-being and development. By supporting a diverse range of purposes, the foundation aims to strengthen the social fabric and improve the quality of life within Harnett County. The grantmaking funds are primarily directed towards areas such as human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. The target beneficiaries are individuals and groups within Harnett County who benefit from these essential services and programs. The impact goal is to create a healthier, more educated, and enriched community, addressing critical needs and fostering sustainable growth in various sectors. The HCCF's strategic priorities and theory of change are centered on empowering local organizations that can deliver tangible benefits to the community. The foundation believes that by investing in these diverse areas, it can create a ripple effect of positive change. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the general intent is to support programs that demonstrate a clear capacity to meet local needs and contribute to the overall welfare of Harnett County residents. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $3,000, with a broader size of $1,000 to $10,000 possible, indicating a flexible approach to funding based on the scope and impact of proposed projects. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofits, organizations with a fiscal agent, local governments, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities focusing on social outreach. This inclusive eligibility criteria ensures that a wide array of community-serving bodies can apply, further broadening the potential impact of the grants.

The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation's 2024 Legacy Grant program is designed to honor Mrs. Sewall's enduring interests and philanthropic legacy. The foundation's mission alignment is rooted in supporting a select group of organizations with whom Mrs. Sewall had personal relationships and affinity, and who continue to advance the work she funded during her lifetime. This reflects a strategic priority to sustain and perpetuate the impact of her personal philanthropy, acting as a direct extension of her lifelong commitment. The primary target beneficiaries for this grant are organizations that align with Mrs. Sewall's historical funding priorities. These include 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organizations, public schools, public agencies working for the State of Maine, and Indian tribal governments (and their political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior. The impact goal is to ensure the continued vitality and effectiveness of these established partnerships, allowing them to further their work in areas important to Mrs. Sewall. The program's priorities and focuses are centered on maintaining the integrity of Mrs. Sewall's philanthropic vision. The grant specifically seeks to support organizations that demonstrate a continued commitment to the types of initiatives she championed. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the continuation of existing work, the expected outcomes revolve around sustaining the impact of these organizations over the grant duration, which can be 12, 24, or 36 months. The theory of change implicit in this program is that by providing consistent, multi-year funding to trusted partners, the foundation can ensure the long-term success and stability of programs that align with its founder's values. The foundation's strategic priorities are to honor its founder's legacy by supporting organizations that were meaningful to her, ensuring that her lifetime of philanthropy continues to resonate within the community. The Legacy Grant embodies this by providing stable support, allowing these organizations to focus on their core missions. This approach emphasizes continuity and relationship-building as key drivers for achieving sustained impact and honoring the philanthropic vision of Elmina B. Sewall.

The Rockingham County Community Foundation is accepting applications from qualified charitable organizations to address local needs within Rockingham County, North Carolina. This grant program is aligned with the foundation's mission to support a broad range of community purposes, including human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. The foundation emphasizes meeting local needs, indicating a strategic priority on community-driven impact and direct support for local initiatives. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations serving the local community in Rockingham County, North Carolina. This includes 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations, organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent, local governments (including public schools), and fire and rescue departments. Religious entities may also apply for funding for social outreach and charitable service programs benefiting the community at large, but not for general operating support. The program aims to create a positive impact by funding initiatives that cater to diverse community needs, from basic human services to educational and cultural enrichment. The program's priorities and focuses are broad, encompassing areas such as human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. This indicates a holistic approach to community development, recognizing the interconnectedness of various social determinants of well-being. The foundation's strategic priorities appear to be centered on fostering a vibrant and supportive community by addressing a wide spectrum of needs through local, qualified organizations. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, suggesting a focus on supporting smaller-scale projects or providing seed funding for local initiatives. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on a "broad range of purposes to meet local needs" implies a theory of change where targeted, modest funding can lead to tangible improvements in community well-being across multiple sectors. Organizations are expected to offer programs and services without discrimination, ensuring equitable access and impact.

The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem offers annual grants up to $15,000 to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that are dedicated to building economic security for women and girls. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to address systemic barriers contributing to gender and racial disparities within the community. The grants are designed to support programs that enhance economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being, ultimately improving the overall quality of life for women and girls in the region. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are women and girls in Forsyth County, NC, particularly those served by smaller, newer, or women of color-led organizations. The program aims to increase economic security and mobility for these target groups. Impact goals include fostering opportunities that lead to improved economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being. The Women's Fund prioritizes funding for organizations with an annual revenue of $250,000 or less, those led by women of color (with more than 50% of decision-makers identifying as such), and organizations that actively involve women or girls in the design or implementation of their programs. These priorities reflect the foundation's strategic approach to addressing the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in securing funding. Eligible grant proposals must focus on increasing economic security and/or mobility for women and girls, benefit and positively impact women and girls, and be implemented in Forsyth County, NC. The grants are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, government or public agencies, and faith-based organizations, with provisions for fiscal agents for organizations without 501(c)(3) status. This framework reflects the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by supporting these specific types of organizations and focus areas, they can create measurable positive outcomes for women and girls in the community.

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative aims to strengthen regional economies by investing in energy resilience through research and planning grants, and implementation grants. The initiative focuses on establishing a regional energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen production. Eligible applicants include local development districts, Indian Tribes, states, counties, cities, and higher education institutions, among others. The total funding available is $5 million, with a grant proposal due by July 24, 2024.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking proposals for its Southeast Aquatics Fund to voluntarily conserve aquatic habitats in the southeastern United States and Texas. This grant program directly aligns with NFWF's mission to sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, and plants. The fund's priorities are informed by the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, adopted in 2018 and updated in 2023, which aims to conserve the extraordinary biodiversity across the Southeast. The primary target beneficiaries of this program are aquatic ecosystems and the diverse array of species that inhabit them, particularly those identified as focal species in the Conasauga River (GA) and Middle Coosa (AL) watersheds. These include various endemic and native fishes like the Alabama shiner, banded sculpin, blue shiner, and trispot darter. The impact goal is to advance specific goals and objectives of the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan and other relevant conservation plans, ultimately leading to healthier aquatic habitats. The program prioritizes work in northern Alabama and Georgia due to measurement and monitoring constraints, with funding available for a wide range of activities in the Conasauga River (GA) and Locust Fork and Middle Coosa (AL) watersheds. Projects benefiting the focal species in these areas will receive priority. The strategic priorities of the NFWF, as evidenced by the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, emphasize a suite of aquatic species as indicators of healthy aquatic habitats in prioritized watersheds, reflecting a theory of change that by protecting these indicator species, the broader ecosystem health will improve. Expected outcomes include the conservation of aquatic habitat, the advancement of specific goals outlined in the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, and positive impacts on focal species populations. While not explicitly detailed as "measurable results" in the provided text, the focus on indicator species suggests that the health and population trends of these species would serve as key metrics for success. Projects are anticipated to have a completion time of 24–36 months, with grant awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 from approximately $8.45 million available in 2024.

The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) Education Grants program is designed to fund education and outreach activities that benefit the sustainable agriculture community. This grant directly aligns with SSARE's mission to promote efforts in farmer innovations, community resilience, business success, agricultural diversification, and best management practices. The core objective is to support projects that develop sustainable agriculture systems or move existing systems towards sustainability. The primary beneficiaries of these grants are farmers and farming communities, including those involved in indigenous agriculture producing for community food systems. Academic institutions, non-profits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), 1890 land-grant university faculty/extension cooperators, 1862 land-grant universities, other colleges and universities, and government agencies are eligible to apply, acting as facilitators for these educational initiatives. The impact goals are centered on fostering a more sustainable, resilient, and economically viable agricultural sector through knowledge dissemination and practical application. Education Grants prioritize projects that clearly articulate what is being taught, to whom, and how the goals will be accomplished. Focus areas include experiential learning (demonstrations, on-farm tours, field days, workshops), integrative approaches (conferences, seminars, course curriculum), and reinforcement methods (fact sheets, bulletins, videos, online technologies). SSARE also encourages proposals on quality of life topics, such as heirs property, farmers’ markets, food hubs, local/regional processing, and urban agriculture systems, emphasizing the social health of farming systems. Expected outcomes include the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, enhanced farmer innovation, increased community resilience, improved business success for agricultural enterprises, and greater agricultural diversification. Projects should yield results that are realistic, acceptable to farmers, logical, and capable of leading to tangible actions and benefits described in the proposal. The grant projects are strictly focused on education and outreach, with no research component, and are paid by reimbursement of allowable expenses. The foundation's strategic priorities are evident in the grant requirements, which mandate that project outcomes focus on sustainable agriculture systems and clearly demonstrate how education and outreach efforts will be implemented and evaluated. The theory of change underpinning this program is that by providing targeted education and outreach, knowledge and best practices will be transferred to farmers and communities, leading to the development and widespread adoption of sustainable agricultural methods and improved quality of life within farming systems. Project maximums are $50,000, with a duration limited to two years. Applicants from the Southern region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are eligible. Farmers involved in these projects must have farming/ranching as their primary occupation or part-time farming with at least $1,000 of documented annual income from their operation, with exceptions for indigenous agriculture.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver high-quality early childhood education and family engagement services for low-income children and their families across multiple states.

This program provides financial assistance to farmers in Orange County, North Carolina, to support innovative agricultural projects that enhance income and market access.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina for strengthening their internal operations and enhancing organizational health, rather than for direct service delivery.

The Moore County Community Foundation (MCCF) is offering community grants to qualified charitable organizations serving the local community in Moore County, North Carolina. This grant program aligns with the foundation's mission to address local needs across a broad spectrum of purposes, ensuring the well-being and development of the community. The grantmaking program targets a wide range of beneficiaries through initiatives focused on human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. The goal is to fund programs that meet essential local needs and create positive, measurable impacts within the community. The foundation prioritizes funding for initiatives that address a diverse set of local needs. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, the foundation's emphasis on a broad range of purposes, including human services, education, and health, suggests a commitment to fostering holistic community improvement. Organizations are expected to offer programs and services without discrimination. The MCCF's strategic priority is to support organizations that can effectively serve the counties within its affiliate network. This indicates a localized approach to philanthropy, where the foundation aims to empower local non-profits, government entities, and even religious organizations (for social outreach programs) to drive positive change. The theory of change appears to be rooted in direct community investment and empowerment of local service providers to address pressing issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that serve disadvantaged groups, including youth, the elderly, and individuals with mental or physical disabilities, to help them improve their services and capacity.

The Pamlico County Community Foundation Grant Program invites applications from qualified charitable organizations serving the local community. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to address diverse local needs through community grantmaking. The grants aim to support a broad range of purposes, ensuring that the foundation effectively serves the Pamlico County area by funding initiatives that meet critical community requirements. Target beneficiaries for this program include individuals and groups served by eligible organizations focused on human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts, among other areas. The impact goals are centered on fostering community well-being and development. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the program's broad scope suggests an aim to achieve positive community-wide changes across various sectors, improving the quality of life for residents of Pamlico County. The program prioritizes a wide array of community needs, making it flexible and responsive to the evolving challenges faced by the local population. The foundation's strategic priorities are evident in its support for organizations that can demonstrate a clear benefit to the community-at-large. This includes a commitment to inclusivity, as organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief. The foundation's theory of change appears to be rooted in empowering local charitable organizations, governments, and fire/rescue departments to implement programs that directly address community needs. By providing funding, the Pamlico County Community Foundation acts as a catalyst for positive change, relying on the expertise of its grantees to deliver impactful services and programs. This approach aims to create a ripple effect, where targeted investments lead to significant improvements in key areas of community life.

The Warren County Community Foundation Grant Program is currently accepting applications from qualified charitable organizations that serve the local community. The program aims to address local needs through a broad range of purposes, including human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts. The foundation’s mission aligns with supporting community well-being by funding initiatives that create positive impact across various sectors. Preference will be given to proposals specifically focusing on education or food insecurity, indicating these as key priorities for the WCCF. The community grantmaking funds are designed to meet diverse local needs, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for Warren County residents. While the text doesn't explicitly state the foundation's strategic priorities or theory of change, the emphasis on local needs and specific focus areas suggests a strategy centered on direct community support and addressing pressing social issues. Target beneficiaries for this grant program are primarily residents of Warren County, North Carolina, served by eligible organizations. These include 501(c)(3) public charities, organizations with fiscal agents, local governments (including public schools), fire and rescue departments, and religious entities engaged in social outreach. The impact goals are to support and strengthen the community by funding programs that provide essential services and opportunities, particularly in areas like education and food security. Expected outcomes include improved access to educational resources, reduced food insecurity, enhanced human services, and increased youth development activities within the community. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the foundation's focus areas imply that successful proposals would demonstrate clear objectives and the potential for positive, tangible impacts on the community they serve. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500, with an overall grant size between $1,000 to $10,000.

The Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department is offering housing rehabilitation or reconstruction assistance. This program aims to improve substandard housing conditions for lower-income households. The initiative aligns with a broader mission of community development, likely focusing on enhancing living standards and economic stability within the region by addressing critical housing needs. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are lower-income households residing in substandard housing within Lee County. The program targets homeowners who are current occupants of their homes, have up-to-date real estate taxes, and possess a clear title to their property. The impact goals include providing safe and decent housing, improving the overall quality of life for residents, and contributing to the revitalization of the community. The program's priorities and focus are clearly on housing rehabilitation and reconstruction, specifically for those most in need due to their income level and housing conditions. The department is applying to the N.C. Department of Commerce for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-NR Project, indicating a strategic focus on leveraging state and federal funds to achieve local community development objectives. The expected outcomes include a measurable improvement in housing quality and safety for the participating households. By providing essential repairs and reconstruction, the program aims to reduce the number of substandard homes in Lee County. While specific measurable results are not detailed, a typical outcome would involve tracking the number of homes rehabilitated, the cost-effectiveness of the repairs, and the subsequent impact on the residents' well-being. The foundation's strategic priorities, as indicated by their application for CDBG funds, likely involve addressing poverty, improving infrastructure, and fostering community resilience. This approach aligns with a theory of change that posits by providing direct housing assistance to vulnerable populations, the department can stimulate broader positive social and economic ripple effects within the community, such as improved health outcomes, increased property values, and enhanced civic engagement.

This program provides financial support to individual artists and small collectives in North Carolina to enhance their artistic skills and business operations, enabling them to reach new audiences.

The Mid-America Arts Alliance's Community Activator Grants program is designed to uplift and invigorate artists in greater Northwest Arkansas. This initiative directly aligns with a mission to foster creative practices and career advancement by providing financial support, skill development, and networking opportunities. The program's core is to support individual artists who demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and community building within the arts, thereby strengthening the regional artistic landscape. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are individual artists residing in specific Arkansas counties: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, and Washington. The program targets artists who have a proven track record of creating opportunities for their peers and actively contributing to a supportive community of artists in Northwest Arkansas. The impact goals are to provide substantial financial support (up to $17,500 per artist), enhance entrepreneurial skills through peer-based learning, and connect artists to a dynamic regional network, ultimately leading to more sustainable creative practices. The program prioritizes artists whose practices are focused on collaboration and who show a demonstrated commitment to building and supporting the arts community. Eligibility requires applicants to be Arkansas residents for at least one year in the specified counties, be 18 years or older, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and actively practicing artists in any discipline. Importantly, applicants should not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, have previously received this specific grant, or received substantial funding from other M-AAA programs within the designated fiscal years. Expected outcomes include enhanced artistic excellence, deepened collaborative practices, and improved program readiness among participating artists. The grant aims to result in artists effectively advancing their careers, strategically managing their practices, and actively sharing their work and processes within a peer learning environment. Measurable results will likely stem from the identified impacts of funding on individual careers and practices, and the overall balance of the selected cohort will ensure broad representation of perspectives, disciplines, and experiences. The program's theory of change appears to be that by investing in collaborative, community-minded artists, providing financial and professional development support, and fostering a strong network, the entire Northwest Arkansas arts ecosystem will be energized and sustained.

The Haywood County Community Foundation is accepting applications from qualified charitable organizations that serve the local Haywood County community in North Carolina. This grant program is designed to address a broad range of local needs, encompassing human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, and arts, among others. The foundation's mission, as evidenced by this grant, is to support community-based initiatives that enhance the well-being and development of its residents. The target beneficiaries of this grant are the residents of Haywood County, with a particular focus on those served by 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations, local governments (including public schools), fire and rescue departments, and religious entities engaged in social outreach and charitable service programs. The impact goal is to strengthen the community by funding programs that directly meet local needs and improve the quality of life for its citizens. The grantmaking prioritizes a wide array of community needs. While specific strategic priorities or a theory of change are not explicitly detailed beyond meeting "local needs," the broad categories indicate a holistic approach to community development. The foundation aims to fund projects that are inclusive and non-discriminatory, supporting organizations that offer programs and services without prejudice based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, suggesting a focus on supporting smaller, impactful projects or providing seed funding for broader initiatives. While specific measurable results are not outlined in the provided text, the expectation is that funded programs will contribute to positive outcomes in the community, aligned with the stated areas of focus such as improved human services, enhanced educational opportunities, better health outcomes, and increased access to food and nutrition. The emphasis on local needs implies a theory of change where targeted, community-level funding leads to tangible improvements in the daily lives of Haywood County residents.

The Edgecombe Charitable Foundation offers community grants to qualified charitable organizations serving Edgecombe County, North Carolina. This program aligns with the foundation's mission to address a broad range of local needs, supporting initiatives in human services, education, youth development, health, food/nutrition, arts, and other community-benefiting areas. The foundation's strategic priority is to foster the well-being and development of the local community by providing crucial funding for diverse programs. The target beneficiaries for these grants include a wide array of community members served by eligible organizations. The impact goals are to support and enhance essential services and programs that improve the quality of life within Edgecombe County. The foundation focuses on tangible community benefits, aiming for outcomes such as improved access to education, better health outcomes, enhanced youth development opportunities, and increased access to food and nutritional resources. The priorities for funding include 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organizations, organizations with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3) public charity, local governments (including public schools), and fire and rescue departments. Religious entities can also apply for social outreach and charitable service programs, but not for general operating support. Organizations must serve the counties within the affiliate network and offer programs without discrimination. Grants typically range from $500 to $5,000, with a maximum of $10,000 for an "Impact Grant" for a single organization. The expected outcomes include the successful implementation of programs that meet identified community needs and contribute to the overall betterment of Edgecombe County. Measurable results would be tied to the specific objectives of each funded project, such as the number of individuals served, improvements in specific health indicators, educational attainment, or participation in arts and cultural programs. The foundation's theory of change is that by strategically investing in diverse community-serving organizations, it can create a lasting positive impact on the lives of residents and the overall health of the community.