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North Carolina grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 105 grant opportunities

Community Grants Program
$15,000
The Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in New Hanover County for initiatives that promote social equity, education, community safety, and development.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that improve health, education, and cultural resources, as well as assist those in need within the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley community.

Health
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
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
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
The McDowell Endowment Grant
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government bodies, educational institutions, and religious groups that serve McDowell County, North Carolina, to support impactful community projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ 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
Governor's Highway Safety Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

Safety
City or township governments
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
Violence Against Women Act
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governorโ€™s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits, to improve services and responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes against women in North Carolina.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to improve access to quality early childhood education and care for children from birth through kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Children's Justice Act
$109,477
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governorโ€™s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in North Carolina to improve the legal processes and protections for children involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant
$400,000
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina that focus on improving community health and wellness through various initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Fund for Haywood County
$7,500
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community-focused projects in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Human Services and Education Grant
$25,000
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 organizations in Western North Carolina that deliver essential human services and educational programs to economically disadvantaged individuals, from early childhood through adult learning.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
FY25 Translational Research Grant (TRG) Cycle 2
$130,000
North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports university researchers in developing and commercializing life sciences inventions to advance their practical applications and attract potential investors.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education