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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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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
Burke Charitable Properties Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Burke County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Burke County, North Carolina, for facility-related costs that enhance or expand their community service programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Moore Women – A Giving Circle
$5,000
Moore County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
City of Fayetteville Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fayetteville to implement innovative strategies that enhance public safety and reduce violent crime in high-violence areas.

Safety
Individuals
North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Fund
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to production companies organizing esports events in North Carolina, promoting economic growth through local spending and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
City of Asheville Event Support Grant Program
$10,000
City of Asheville (ArtsAVL)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Asheville Event Support Grant, administered by ArtsAVL, offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to non-profit organizations for hosting free, public events in Asheville's outdoor spaces that promote cultural heritage, diversity, and the creative arts, with applications due by October 14, 2024.

Arts
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
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation – Fall Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation (DECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of West Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to support projects that address human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations
$65,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina arts organizations that actively engage their communities through consistent artistic programming and services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Building Up-fit Grant for Small Business Owners in North Carolina
Contact for amount
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small business owners in Raleigh to improve their commercial properties, encouraging the activation of vacant or underutilized spaces and the creation of new jobs.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Triangle Community Foundation’s Education & Youth Grant
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Triangle area of North Carolina that empower youth aged 5 to 24 through leadership initiatives, educational achievement, and access to post-secondary opportunities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Harnett County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Harnett County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Women to Women Grant
$50,000
Women to Women (W2W)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, to support programs that empower economically disadvantaged women and children by addressing barriers to self-sufficiency, healthcare, education, and food security.

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
$1,003,034
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
For profit organizations other than small businesses
cARTwheels Program Grants
Contact for amount
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This program provides funding for K-12 schools and nonprofit arts organizations in North Carolina to deliver arts performances and residency experiences that foster resilience, problem-solving, and self-empowerment among students.

Arts
Independent school districts
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
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
City of Concord
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
City or township governments
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