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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Economic Resilience Program
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation (TCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that provide employment-focused education and skills training to adults while addressing barriers like housing, food insecurity, and transportation.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Build Ready Sites Program
$750,000
North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local economic development teams in North Carolina to prepare and improve rail-served industrial sites, making them more attractive for new businesses and industries.

Infrastructure
County governments
Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Pigeon River Fund Grant
$35,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties for projects that improve water quality and natural habitats, promote public awareness of water conservation, and enhance access to water resources.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Columbus County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Columbus County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Columbus County that address local needs such as literacy, food insecurity, human services, and poverty alleviation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Plans
$17,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to develop and implement agricultural plans that help preserve farmland and strengthen the agricultural economy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Rural Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in rural North Carolina for essential infrastructure projects that create new private-sector jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Infrastructure
County governments
State Aid to Public Libraries
$18,000,000
The State Library of North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to public libraries in North Carolina to enhance their services and ensure professional management, benefiting communities across the state.

Education
Exclusive - see details
Arts Build Community Grant
$2,500
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative public art projects in Buncombe County that promote community engagement and collaboration, particularly benefiting low-income neighborhoods and areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Arts
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
Municipal Service District Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
Downtown Kinston Revitalization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
State Crisis Intervention Response
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofits in North Carolina to implement crisis intervention programs that address urgent behavioral health issues and enhance community safety.

Health
County governments
Governor's Highway Safety Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

Safety
City or township governments
Franklin County Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Franklin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Franklin County to support community initiatives and educational programs that address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Funding Program
$45,000
North Carolina Guilford County Budget and Management Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Guilford County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various beneficial services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Warren County Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Warren County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to qualified nonprofit organizations in Warren County, North Carolina, focusing on initiatives that improve education and address food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern Albemarle Community Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Northern Albemarle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Camden, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties in North Carolina, focusing on community needs such as poverty alleviation, homelessness, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits