North Carolina grants for Small businesses
Explore 20 grant opportunities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Application Deadline
Apr 27, 2025
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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.
Application Deadline
Apr 27, 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
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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.
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Nov 14, 2024
This funding opportunity supports organizations in North Carolina that create innovative programs to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote economic growth.
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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.
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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.
Application Deadline
Oct 11, 2024
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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.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Countyโs 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.
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.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
Apr 29, 2024
The purpose of the Rowan Chamberโs 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.