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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Innovation Fund
$1,000,000
The Tow Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to improve mental health and well-being services for youth aged birth to 25.

Health
Nonprofits
Game On – Community Places to Play Initiative
$100,000
The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to improve sports facilities in underserved neighborhoods, promoting youth access to organized sports and related development programs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Eastern Band of Cherokees 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 and local entities serving the Eastern Band of Cherokees in specific North Carolina counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
An Enterprise Faith-Based Development Initiative
Contact for amount
Enterprise Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This initiative provides technical assistance and training to faith-based organizations and community development groups in Charlotte, North Carolina, to help them develop affordable housing and community-serving facilities on their land.

Housing
Nonprofits
Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative II
$50,000
Appalachian Community Capital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and resume operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Graham County Community Foundation Grants
$1,000
Graham County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations in Graham County, North Carolina, for community service programs that promote inclusivity and benefit residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Development Projects in North Carolina
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to assist farmers with projects that enhance agricultural production, sustainability, and economic development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
WNC AgOptions Grant
$10,000
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to farmers in Western North Carolina for projects that enhance the production, processing, and marketing of agricultural products, promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.

Agriculture
Individuals
Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the residents of Bertie and Hertford counties in North Carolina, addressing local community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Moore County Small Business Impact Grant Program
$5,000
Moore County Economic Development Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This program provides financial support to small retail, restaurant, and service businesses in Moore County, North Carolina, to help them improve their operations and enhance customer experiences.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Artist Support Grants
$1,000
North Carolina Arts Council (Department of Natural and Cultural Resources)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

The Pitt County Arts Council at Emerge is offering Artist Support Grants of $500-$1000 to individual artists and small groups in select North Carolina counties for projects that enhance their skills, create new work, or improve their business operations, with applications due by October 5, 2024.

Arts
Individuals
Wake County Community Foundation Grants
$2,500
Wake County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations in Wake and Durham counties that focus on community strengthening, education, and services for veterans and military personnel.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation Grant
$10,000
Onslow Caring Communities Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Onslow County that address community needs, with a focus on youth programs and animal welfare initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Charlotte Tree Care Grant
$3,000
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This initiative provides matching funds to eligible organizations in Charlotte for projects that maintain and protect the city's urban tree canopy through activities like tree care, education, and community events.

Education
City or township governments
Cary Community Foundation Grant Program
$1,250
Cary Community Foundation (CCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small charitable organizations in Cary, North Carolina, that are focused on addressing critical needs for economically disadvantaged individuals and families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount
$7,500
Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the Greater Rocky Mount community, supporting projects that address local needs and enhance community resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Community Development
Individuals
The Fund for Haywood County
$7,500
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 entities, and educational institutions to support community-focused projects in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits