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

Explore 102 grant opportunities

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
Golden LEAF Foundationโ€™s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 25, 2025

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
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 local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
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
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
Jones County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations in Jones County, North Carolina, to help them enhance community services and initiatives.

Community Development
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
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
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 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
Grants to Advance Health Equity Together through Education and Outreach in North Carolina
$10,000
Duke Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $7,000 to community-based organizations in North Carolina to implement health-promoting programs for historically marginalized populations, focusing on chronic disease prevention and management.

Health
Nonprofits
Increasing Access to Child Care for Families Experiencing Homelessness
$250,000
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help families experiencing homelessness access quality child care and educational programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Multifamily Recycling Grant Program
$250,000
Division of Environmental Assistance and CU.S.tomer Service (DEACS)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, recycling businesses, nonprofits, multifamily property owners, public housing authorities, and colleges for developing or improving recycling programs in multifamily residences across North Carolina.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Edna Bost Barringer Young Artist Competition in North Carolina
Contact for amount
Arts Culture Catawba
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This competition provides financial support to young artists in Catawba County, North Carolina, to help them further their education and development in visual and literary arts.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Flash Grant Cycle 2
$27,500
North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2024

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides quick funding to researchers at North Carolina universities and nonprofit institutes to develop innovative life sciences projects that show strong commercial potential.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education