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

Explore 107 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
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
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
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – 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
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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that boost the competitiveness of specialty crops in North Carolina, targeting state and local governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to enhance production, sustainability, and consumer awareness.

Agriculture
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
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
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

Community Development
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 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