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North Carolina Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

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Melvin R. Lane Fund Grant
$180,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that serve underserved populations, including youth, the elderly, and individuals facing physical or mental challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

Arts
Individuals
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Asheville Event Support Grant Program
$10,000
City of Asheville (ArtsAVL)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

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
Learn2Earn Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Charlotte to enhance digital access and workforce development for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic barriers, focusing on underserved communities.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

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
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

Arts
Individuals
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in implementing programs that benefit low- to moderate-income individuals and historically underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Multicultural Grassroots Grants
$35,000
North Carolina Arts Council (Grassroots Arts Program)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that promote and celebrate African American, Asian American, Latin American, or Native American cultures through various arts programs and services.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Grassroots Multicultural Grants program
Contact for amount
Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, in partnership with High Point Arts Council, is offering a Grassroots Multicultural Grant to Guilford County-based multicultural arts organizations for project and operating support, prioritizing those that promote creative investment, inclusion, and community impact, with a funding range starting from $500.

Arts
Nonprofits
JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture
$5,000
Japan Foundation, New York (JFNY)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 Beyond Open Small Business Grant Program - Round 3
$5,000,000
Foundation For The Carolinas, Supported ny Wells Fargo Open for BU.S.iness Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

May 27, 2024

Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program focused on enhancing economic mobility within Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity. It aims to support diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities. The grant can be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory, and real estate, and does not require repayment. Administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of the Foundation For The Carolinas, and funded by the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund, Beyond Open has awarded over $10 million in grants to nearly 300 small businesses during its first two rounds. The third round will distribute approximately $5 million in grants. The program aims to retain jobs, encourage job growth, and inspire new entrepreneurial endeavors in areas with low economic mobility and among historically underrepresented groups. It also seeks to create opportunities for small businesses to provide goods or services in affluent areas where minority business owners have been under-represented.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
The Child Protection Grant
$50,000
kNot Today
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

The kNot Today is pleased to announce the Child Protection Grant. Donor Name: kNot Today State: Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: kNot Today makes strategic investments in programs that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following focus areas that align with the organization’s mission to end the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of children. Provide therapeutic services to minor survivors of child sexual abuse or trafficking to help them on their journey to healing. Ensure survivors and their families have access to long-term, restorative care and support. Develop resources and advocate for policies to protect children, support survivors, and promote systemic change. Assist law enforcement agencies with the tools and technology to expand and scale their efforts to protect children. Promote access to education in schools that will advance the identification of children in need. Funding Information kNot Today typically makes one-year grants, with awards between $5,000 and $50,000. Eligibility Criteria  To receive funds, your agency must: Have 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Spend no more than 5% of your budget on legislative involvement. Faith-based applicants should clarify whether, and the extent to which, the organization’s religious beliefs are integrated into the project. Guidelines  KT grants fund specific programs that support children. KT encourages that each agency only submits one application per year. Given the high demand for funding, it is unlikely that KT will be able to provide funding for more than one program per agency within a grant year. KT funds projects that will make a measurable difference, and for which impact can be demonstrated and shared. KT examines the financial stability of programs and agencies. KT favors innovative, collaborative, and creative programs that meet community needs and align with the mission to protect and empower children. KT will conduct interviews prior to allocating funds. KT will prioritize funding for organizations in Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina in this grant cycle. For more information, visit kNot Today.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Grants to Advance Health Equity Together through Education and Outreach in North Carolina
$10,000
Duke Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $7,000 to community-based organizations in North Carolina to implement health-promoting programs for historically marginalized populations, focusing on chronic disease prevention and management.

Health
Nonprofits
Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant in North Carolina
$500
Orange County Animal Services
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2024

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

The Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant, offered by Orange County Animal Services in North Carolina, provides up to $500 for individuals, groups, or organizations to fund animal welfare initiatives in Orange County, honoring the legacy of former Animal Protection Society Executive Director, Pat Sanford.

Animal Welfare
Exclusive - see details
Downtown Boro’s Small Business Grant Program
$5,000
Wilkes Economic Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to established small businesses in downtown North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to enhance their operations through equipment upgrades, physical space improvements, and e-commerce development.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists (BYOP) 2025 Grant Cycle
$1,000
Community Foundation of Burke County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Burke County, North Carolina, to support programs that improve mental health and well-being for children and families.

Health
Nonprofits
Town of Carrboro Green Neighborhoods Grant Program 2024
$2,500
Town of Carrboro
Local

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 3, 2024

The Green Neighborhood Grant Program seeks to help bring neighbors together to pursue projects which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create natural areas that are more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and ultimately benefit the entire community. Donor Name: Town of Carrboro State: North Carolina Town: Carrboro Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Goals Educate and empower neighborhoods to address climate change. Build neighborhood capacity to engage in climate action. Develop and enhance community and Town partnerships. Leverage Town and neighborhood involvement and resources Distribute resources to low-income communities and communities of color who are disproportionately affected by climate change. Funding Information Maximum grant amount: $2,500. Eligible Projects Projects that demonstrate shared benefits with a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or contributing to ecosystem resiliency. All projects must achieve the following: Reduce emissions, enhance ecosystem resiliency, or contribute to climate action awareness or engagement Be completed within six months of grant award Be initiated, planned, and implemented by community members Obtain Town permits required for construction, if applicable. Any contractors must carry required insurance. Group/fiscal agent must obtain adequate liability insurance if deemed necessary by the Town (e.g. event insurance) Eligibility Criteria Neighborhoods must be located within Carrboro’s Town Limits. Applicants may apply for funding in two consecutive grant cycles. Applicants who have not been awarded a grant will be provided with information from project evaluation to help develop a better application. For more information, visit Town of Carrboro.

Environment
City or township governments