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North Carolina grants for Special district governments

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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 provides financial support to community organizations and local governments in North Carolina to help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness through emergency shelter, essential services, and housing stability initiatives.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Impact Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
$50,000
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.

Health
Nonprofits
Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund
$2,500
Currituck-Dare Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that assist women, children, and families in Currituck and Dare counties, promoting community initiatives and women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Catawba Valley Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Catawba Valley Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, with a focus on early childhood development, mental health, and substance use disorders.

Youth
Nonprofits
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Jones County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Jones County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations in Jones County, North Carolina, to help them enhance community services and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Competitive Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, and Caswell County areas, aiming to improve the quality of life and create meaningful change in these communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Craven County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Craven County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations, local governments, schools, and religious entities that serve the Craven County community.

Community Development
Nonprofits