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North Carolina grants for Small businesses

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Arts Build Community Grant
$2,500
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in Buncombe County that promote community engagement and collaboration, particularly benefiting low-income neighborhoods and areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Arts
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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Mitchell County Small Business Resiliency Grant Program
$25,000
Mitchell County Development Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to brick-and-mortar businesses in Mitchell County, North Carolina, that suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and reopen.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NC IDEA SEED Grants
$50,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides $50,000 grants to early-stage North Carolina startups with innovative concepts and a strong market potential, along with mentorship and resources to accelerate their growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
NC IDEA MICRO Grants
$10,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

Arts
Small businesses
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
North Carolina Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or upgrading sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels.

Environment
For profit organizations other than 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 Asheville Community Development Block Grant
$1,003,034
City of Asheville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to develop housing, improve living conditions, and create economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents in Asheville.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Raleigh’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
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Downtown Boro’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
Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This program provides matching reimbursement funds to small business owners and property owners in Raleigh for improving the exteriors of their commercial buildings, fostering community enhancement and economic growth.

Community Development
Small businesses
Building Up-fit Grant for Small Business Owners in North Carolina
Contact for amount
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small business owners in Raleigh to improve their commercial properties, encouraging the activation of vacant or underutilized spaces and the creation of new jobs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses