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North Carolina Community Development Grants

Explore 274 grant opportunities

Community Grants Program
$15,000
The Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in New Hanover County for initiatives that promote social equity, education, community safety, and development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support for innovative projects that improve health, education, and cultural resources, as well as assist those in need within the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley community.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Residential Substance Abuse & Treatment
$105,432
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 county jails in North Carolina to implement residential treatment programs for individuals with substance use disorders, focusing on evidence-based practices and facilitating successful community reintegration.

Health
County governments
America250 Grant
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based nonprofit projects that promote civic pride, historical education, environmental stewardship, and veteran assistance in areas served by Duke Energy, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Victims of Crime Act (Basic Services - Noncompetitive Only)
$800,000
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 nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies that deliver essential services at no cost to victims of crime, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

Health
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
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
Nonprofits
Strategic Partnership Grants
$85,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County to support community projects that align with the County’s strategic goals in areas like education, health, and economic opportunity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural Arts Funding
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits, government, educational, and religious organizations that serve the residents of Mitchell County, aimed at enhancing community projects and quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Carolina Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

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.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Highlands Community Fund Grant
$10,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve the Highlands community, focusing on projects that deliver significant community benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Community Microgrant Program
$5,000
City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides funding for short-term, resident-led projects in Charlotte that promote community well-being, connection, and problem-solving, with a focus on equity and accessibility.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
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
Isaac Coleman Grants
$150,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County to improve educational equity and support at-risk students in local public schools, aiming to reduce graduation disparities among identified subgroups.

Education
Nonprofits
The McDowell Endowment Grant
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government bodies, educational institutions, and religious groups that serve McDowell County, North Carolina, to support impactful community projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

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
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits