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North Carolina grants for Special district governments

Explore 49 grant opportunities

The Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure (HRRI) Grant
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in western North Carolina to improve waste management systems and recycling infrastructure in communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Environment
County governments
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
$250,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based agencies and organizations for various criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement, prevention programs, and community engagement efforts.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
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
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
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
Tourism Capital Grant
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, museums, attractions, government agencies, and tourism-based businesses in Haywood County to make significant capital improvements that enhance the visitor experience and promote long-term tourism growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in North Carolina for projects that improve recycling and waste reduction efforts, helping to build long-term capacity and raise public awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Children's Justice Act
$109,477
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in North Carolina to improve the legal processes and protections for children involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
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
Great Trails State Program (GTSP)
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Division of Parks & Recreation)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails within North Carolina. This includes paved trails, natural surface trails, biking trails, equestrian trails, and other types recognized by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. One grant cycle will distribute $25 million in non-recurring funds. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, regional councils of government, public authorities, and nonprofits with local government support. Project types include planning and feasibility, design and engineering, acquisition, construction, and maintenance.

Recreation
City or township governments
Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grants
$15,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports arts projects that promote healing and self-expression for North Carolina's military service members, veterans, and their families, fostering community connections through various artistic initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Aging
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist non-profits and local governments in North Carolina in providing essential services and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Lenoir County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation Grants
$10,000
Edgecombe Charitable Foundation (Affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, focusing on education, hospice care, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Moore Women – A Giving Circle
$30,000
Moore County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This program provides funding to charitable organizations in Moore County that focus on improving health, education, and human services for women, children, and families while promoting women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Harnett County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Harnett County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to local charitable organizations, governments, and religious entities in Harnett County to support various community-focused programs and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits