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North Carolina Education Grants

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County Committees
$10,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to county committees in North Carolina for projects that celebrate the state's contributions to the Revolutionary War and promote educational outreach and tourism related to the America 250 themes.

Recreation
County governments
Learning Links Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides mini grants to public school teachers for innovative, hands-on learning projects that engage students and enhance their educational experience.

Environment
Independent school districts
Columbus County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Columbus County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Women for Women of Pitt County Grant
$15,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Pitt County, North Carolina, for projects that empower women and girls through economic, educational, and health initiatives.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Lee County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Lee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Lee County, North Carolina.

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
Impact Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
$50,000
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.

Health
Nonprofits
Student STEM Enrichment Program
$60,000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports North Carolina programs that provide K-12 students with engaging, hands-on STEM learning experiences, particularly targeting underserved and underrepresented populations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
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
Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Greater Cabarrus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to strengthen their operational capacity and address critical community needs related to health, housing, employment, food security, and early childhood education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Violence Against Women Act
$200,000
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 various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits, to improve services and responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes against women in North Carolina.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Catawba Valley Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Catawba Valley Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, with a focus on early childhood development, mental health, and substance use disorders.

Youth
Nonprofits
Grassroots Arts Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts organizations and community programs in North Carolina to enhance public access to quality arts experiences, particularly in underserved areas, through projects that demonstrate artistic excellence and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Jones County Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Jones County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local charitable organizations in Jones County, North Carolina, to help them enhance community services and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to improve access to quality early childhood education and care for children from birth through kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund
Contact for amount
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select Southern states for capital projects and educational programs that aim to improve graduation rates.

Education
Nonprofits