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North Carolina grants for County governments

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Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Cashiers Community Fund Grant
$12,500
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public service projects that enhance the quality of life in the Cashiers, North Carolina area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation Grants
$10,000
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation (Affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, focusing on education, hospice care, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails.

Recreation
County governments
Victims of Crime Act (Basic Services - Noncompetitive Only)
$800,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies that deliver essential services at no cost to victims of crime, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

Health
Nonprofits
Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund
$2,500
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties, North Carolina, focusing on health, education, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
NCCF Morrisville Community Fund
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Morrisville to enhance community wellbeing and promote development through various initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

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.

Workforce Development
State governments
Moore Women – A Giving Circle
$30,000
Moore County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides funding to charitable organizations in Moore County that focus on improving health, education, and human services for women, children, and families while promoting women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Harnett County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Harnett County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to local charitable organizations, governments, and religious entities in Harnett County to support various community-focused programs and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments in North Carolina's most distressed counties to revitalize downtown areas through infrastructure improvements and publicly owned building enhancements that promote economic growth and community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
Cultural Arts Funding
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, government, educational, and religious organizations that serve the residents of Mitchell County, aimed at enhancing community projects and quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cary Women’s Giving Network Grant
$5,000
The North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support women, children, and families in the Cary, North Carolina community through collective contributions from local women.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Montgomery County Fund Grant
$5,000
Montgomery County Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Programs
$30,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for projects that celebrate the state's historical contributions and promote community engagement in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Science and Technology
County governments