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North Carolina grants for Small businesses

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Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
NC IDEA SEED Grants
$50,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides $50,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina with validated business concepts, helping them scale operations and prepare for future investment.

Arts
Small businesses
NC IDEA MICRO Grants
$10,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage North Carolina startups focused on validating innovative business models and achieving key milestones for future growth.

Arts
Small businesses
Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative II
$50,000
Appalachian Community Capital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and resume operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
City of Raleighโ€™s Building Up-fit Grant
$25,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners and tenants in Raleigh for improving vacant or underutilized spaces to foster business growth and job creation.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program 2025
$10,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Raleigh for improving the exteriors of their commercial buildings, enhancing the visual appeal of the community.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Orange County Business Investment Grant
$10,000
Orange County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to non-farm businesses in Orange County, particularly those owned by women and BIPOC, to help them grow, hire staff, and make a positive economic impact.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Orange County Agricultural Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

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

Agriculture
Small businesses
ONE NC SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
$75,000
North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program provides matching funds to small businesses in North Carolina that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, helping them develop and commercialize innovative technologies.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
ECOSYSTEM Grants
$100,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in North Carolina that create innovative programs to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote economic growth.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Downtown Boroโ€™s Small Business Grant Program
$5,000
Wilkes Economic Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to established small businesses in downtown North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to enhance their operations through equipment upgrades, physical space improvements, and e-commerce development.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant
$20,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina, to foster economic development and collaboration within the community.

Employment Labor and Training
Small businesses
Catalyst Micro-Grant for Startups and Emerging Businesses in North Carolina
$2,500
Mountain BizWorks
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2024

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

Mountain BizWorks in North Carolina is offering 20 micro-grants of $2,500 each to startups and emerging businesses owned by historically underrepresented groups, aiming to support their growth and contribution to the local community.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Orange County Business Investment Grant Program in North Carolina
$10,000
Orange County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The Orange County Business Investment Grant Program in North Carolina is seeking applications to provide financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to stimulate non-farm business development and expansion within the county, with eligibility criteria including the business's physical location, operational duration, tax status, and connection with business counseling services.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Business and Workforce Support Grant Program
$100,000
Alexander County Economic Development Corporation
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation is offering grants of $1,000 to $5,000, funded by the Duke Energy Foundation, to businesses in Alexander County, North Carolina, for projects aimed at enhancing physical spaces, e-commerce, service delivery, equipment purchase, ADA accessibility, and public health compliance, with a special focus on fostering entrepreneurship and expanding childcare centers.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Municipal Service District Grant Program in North Carolina
$5,000
City of Salisbury
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Municipal Service District Grant Program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and building tenants for enhancements to building facades, landscapes, and parking lots and the installation of new pedestrian elements. Donor Name: City of Salisbury State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The MSD Incentive Grant assists property and business owners within the Downtown Municipal Service District with enhancements to building facades, landscapes, driveways, and parking lots. These projects can range from minor repairs and repainting to substantial faรงade and landscape rehabilitation projects and the installation of new pedestrian amenities such as outdoor seating, planters, awnings, cafรฉ fences, and lighting. Funding Information Grants are awarded on a 50/50 matching basis with a maximum City participation of $5,000. Eligible Projects Introduction of new pedestrian amenities, including planters, outdoor seating, cafรฉ fencing, umbrellas, lighting, bicycle racks, and art โ€“ including the purchase of Salisbury Sculpture Show sculpturesย  Installation of new faรงade elements, including signage, lighting, and awningsย  Painting of murals and ghost sign restorationย  Restoration and rehabilitation of storefrontsย  Removal of false faรงades and metal canopiesย  Repair and replacement of windows and doorsย  Repair or reconstruction of architectural detailsย  Repointing brick and masonry repairsย  New parking lot amenities, including landscaping and artworkย  Paving improvementsย  Exterior paintingย  Green building improvements, including solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, green roofs, and white roofsย  Other building and landscape beautification projects that enhance that appearance and pedestrian-friendly environment of the Municipal Service Districtย  Ineligible Projectsย  Routine maintenanceย  Painting of unpainted masonry or brick โ€“ excluding approved muralsย  New building constructionย  Interior rehabilitation Properties with any delinquencies in taxes or City utilities cannot be reviewedย  Unapproved alterations to buildings, parking lots, and landscapes within the Local Historic Districtย  Projects that have commenced prior to review by the CAC Grants Subcommittee For more information, visit City of Salisbury.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Innes Street Improvement Grant Program
$5,000
City of Salisbury
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Innes Street Incentive Grant assists property and business owners within the Innes Street Improvement District with enhancements to building facades, landscapes, driveways, and parking lots. Donor Name: City of Salisbury State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These projects can range from minor repairs and repainting to substantial faรงade and landscape rehabilitation projects and the installation of new pedestrian amenities such as outdoor seating, planters, awnings, cafรฉ fences, and lighting. Funding Information The grant is awarded on a 50/50 matching basis with a maximum City participation of $5,000.00 per project.ย  Eligible Projects Introduction of new pedestrian amenities, including planters, outdoor seating, cafรฉ fencing, umbrellas, lighting, and art โ€“ including the purchase of Salisbury Sculpture Show sculpturesย  Installation of new faรงade elements, including signage, lighting, and awningsย  Painting of murals and ghost sign restorationย  Restoration and rehabilitation of storefrontsย  Removal of false faรงades and metal canopies Repair and replacement of windows and doorsย  Repair or reconstruction of architectural details Repointing brick and masonry repairsย  New parking lot amenities, including landscaping and artworkย  Paving improvementsย  Exterior paintingย  Green building improvements, including solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, green roofs, and white roofsย  Other building and landscape beautification projects that enhance that appearance and pedestrian-friendly environment of the Innes Street Improvement District Ineligible Projectsย  Routine maintenanceย  Painting of unpainted masonry or brick โ€“ excluding approved muralsย  New building constructionย  Interior rehabilitationย  Properties with any delinquencies in taxes or City utilities cannot be reviewedย  Unapproved alterations to buildings, parking lots, and landscapes within the Local Historic Districtย  Projects that have commenced prior to review by the CAC Grants Subcommittee For more information, visit City of Salisbury.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$262,500
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

The Orange County North Carolina is seeking applications for its Community Climate Action Grant Program to accelerate climate change mitigation actions in Orange county. Donor Name: Orange County North Carolina State: North Carolina County: Orange County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 5 Years Details: Project Types These examples are just for illustrative purposes. We encourage a wide range of projects. Clean Energy Infrastructure โ€“ New Example: Rooftop Solar Installation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Clean Energy Infrastructure โ€“ Repair Example: HVAC System Repair, Weatherization Clean Energy Infrastructure โ€“ Replacement Example: LED lighting to replace fluorescent bulbs Communication/Education Example: Extreme Heat Education Materials & Outreach Nature Based Solutions Examples: Soil Regeneration, Reforestation Waste Reduction/Circular Economy Example: Composting Program Analysis/Plan Example: Energy Efficiency Analysis Other Example: Neighborhood Tree Planting Funding Informationย  For the 2024-25 funding cycle, an estimated $262,500 in funding. Eligibility:ย  All public and non-profit entities are eligible to apply as well as small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $3 million annually. All proposed projects must demonstrate a positive impact on Orange Countyโ€™s residents and environment as described in the scoring criteria. All funds awarded through this grant program should be spent in Orange County. Before funds can be distributed, successful applicants must have the legal standing to enter into a contractual funding agreement with Orange County. Such legal standing is not required at the time of application. For more information, visit Orange County North Carolina.

Energy
Small businesses
2024 Beyond Open Small Business Grant Program - Round 3
$5,000,000
Foundation For The Carolinas, Supported ny Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

May 27, 2024

Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program focused on enhancing economic mobility within Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity. It aims to support diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities. The grant can be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory, and real estate, and does not require repayment. Administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of the Foundation For The Carolinas, and funded by the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund, Beyond Open has awarded over $10 million in grants to nearly 300 small businesses during its first two rounds. The third round will distribute approximately $5 million in grants. The program aims to retain jobs, encourage job growth, and inspire new entrepreneurial endeavors in areas with low economic mobility and among historically underrepresented groups. It also seeks to create opportunities for small businesses to provide goods or services in affluent areas where minority business owners have been under-represented.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Rowan Chamberโ€™s Small Business Assistance Grant
$10,000
Rowan County Chamber of Commerce
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

The purpose of the Rowan Chamberโ€™s Small Business Assistance Grant pilot program is to strengthen and grow established businesses within the City of Salisbury. By making these grants available, the Chamber is fulfilling its mission of driving economic stability, diversity, and growth in our community. Accessibility to funding contributes to the strength and effectiveness of the entrepreneurial ecosystem which in turn supports and nurtures small businesses. The Chamber recognizes the value of entrepreneurism/small businesses who bring innovation, quality of life, jobs, and investment to the community. Businesses who receive funding through this program will be those who bring innovation and therefore have a unique competitive edge. They must be good corporate citizens and are encouraged to support their employees and other locally owned businesses. Applicants are not required to be Rowan Chamber investors (members) in order to participate. Since the funding is coming from the City of Salisbury, applicants must operate their business within the City of Salisbury limits. Since there are already a number of downtown business grants, this small business grant is designed to focus on priority corridors outside of downtown, for example: West End, South Main St. & West Innes St. Small business grant overview: Businesses located in City of Salisbury limits with 10 or fewer employees (or full time equivalent). They must be a legal entity and registered with the NC Secretary of State and have appropriate permits to operate. They must submit a quality business plan (FREE assistance available from RCCC Small Business Center) Grant funds may be used for a fixed asset utilized for the business or permanent improvements to physical space (examples: manufacturing equipment, lawnmower, vacuum cleaner, building signage, lighting, awnings, flooring) Grant funds may NOT be used for ongoing operational expenses (examples: rent, utilities, salaries, financing debt, inventory, memberships, legal fees) Grant requests may range from $5,000 โ€“ $10,000.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses