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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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Iredell County Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for innovative projects that improve education, human services, and mental health for residents of Iredell County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
City of Asheville Community Development Block Grant
$1,000,000
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
Nonprofits
Cultural Arts Funding
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
CRC Project Grants
Contact for amount
City of Hickory (Community Relations Council)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals in Hickory, North Carolina, to implement projects that promote inclusivity, diversity, and community engagement among diverse populations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Neighborhood Matching Grant Program
$3,000
Concord City Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This program provides funding to recognized neighborhood organizations in Concord, North Carolina, to support community-led projects that improve local neighborhoods through physical enhancements, identity initiatives, community events, or public safety measures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wake County Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Wake County Community Foundation (WCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Wake County with annual budgets under $500,000, focusing on initiatives that strengthen communities, support families, enhance educational access, and assist veterans and active military members.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cary Women’s Giving Network Grant
$5,000
The North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support women, children, and families in the Cary, North Carolina community through collective contributions from local women.

Women & Girl Services
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
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Chatham County Parks & Recreation Grant in North Carolina
$20,300
Chatham County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Chatham County, North Carolina, to enhance recreational and cultural opportunities for the community.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Carteret Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Carteret Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Carteret County to address community needs in education, conservation, and humanitarian efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Engagement Mini-Grants
$5,000
City of Durham
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Durham that aim to strengthen neighborhood relationships and promote positive change through outreach, education, and small improvements.

Education
Individuals