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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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ECOSYSTEM Grant Program
$100,000
NC IDEA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2024

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support innovative initiatives aimed at empowering under-served entrepreneurs in North Carolina, particularly those in rural areas, women, and minorities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau Capital Grants Program
$50,000
Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau (HCCVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and local governments in Halifax County, North Carolina, to support tourism development projects that enhance visitor attractions and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Durham County Open Space Matching Grants
$5,000
Durham County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Durham County to enhance and preserve public open spaces and recreational facilities through various projects.

Recreation
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
Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education Grant
Contact for amount
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides funding to individual artists and arts organizations to create educational programs that inspire creativity and learning among elementary, middle, and high school students in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Arts
Individuals
NC AgVentures Farm Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina AgVentures
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to North Carolina family farms for agricultural projects that boost profitability, prioritizing those with a tobacco farming background and first-time applicants.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2025

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
2024 Opioid Settlement Funding
Contact for amount
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations and community-based entities in Fayetteville, North Carolina, that are working to reduce opioid overdoses and improve health outcomes through various evidence-based programs and services.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Fayetteville Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Contact for amount
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support non-profit organizations in Fayetteville that provide essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, focusing on emergency shelter, street outreach, and housing stability.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
City of Salisbury CDBG Public Service Grants
$10,000
City of Salisbury
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Salisbury in North Carolina is inviting eligible non-profit organizations to apply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service, offering $1,000 to $10,000 to support work benefiting low-moderate income individuals and families in Salisbury, with applications due by October 14, 2024.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Waste Reduction Grant
$60,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in North Carolina to develop programs that reduce food waste through food donation and organics recycling initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Housing Funds for Lower Income Households in North Carolina
Contact for amount
Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department is accepting applications for housing rehabilitation or reconstruction housing assistance. Donor Name: Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Lee County is applying to the N.C. Department of Commerce for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-NR Project for $950,000 from the department’s Rural Economic Development Division community development funds. Households with lower incomes who occupy substandard housing will be considered. The applicant must be the homeowner and must be the occupant of the home. Eligible applicants must be up to date on real estate taxes and have a clear title to the property. For more information, visit Sanford/Lee County Community Development Department.

Housing
County governments
Artist Support Grants
$1,000
North Carolina Arts Council (Department of Natural and Cultural Resources)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2025

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
CRC Project Grants
$10,000
City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2024

Date Added

Aug 31, 2024

The Hickory Community Relations Council Grant Program, funded by the City of Hickory, offers $250 to $1,500 to tax-exempt organizations for projects that promote positive human relationships, equal opportunity, and conflict resolution among diverse groups in Hickory, excluding political or religious purposes, salaries, or construction costs.

Community Development
County governments
Empowering Community Safety Micro-Grant Cycle Five
$5,000
City of Fayetteville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Fayetteville for projects that aim to reduce crime and violence, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 available to both recognized and grassroots groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Aging
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist non-profits and local governments in North Carolina in providing essential services and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits