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North Carolina Environment Grants

Explore 49 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

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
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$350,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Harold T. Southern Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Harold T. Southern Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for environmental conservation projects specifically aimed at organizations based in western North Carolina.

Environment
Nonprofits
Earl M. Wilson Trust Fund
$40,000
Earl M. Wilson Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to support animal welfare initiatives and prevent cruelty to animals.

Environment
Nonprofits
Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust Grant
$5,000
The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, that are dedicated to preventing animal cruelty.

Environment
Nonprofits
Pigeon River Fund Grant
$35,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties for projects that improve water quality and natural habitats, promote public awareness of water conservation, and enhance access to water resources.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Human Services and Education Grant
$25,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Western North Carolina that deliver essential human services and educational programs to economically disadvantaged individuals, from early childhood through adult learning.

Education
Nonprofits
Learning Links Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

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
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental units in the Piedmont region of North Carolina for projects focused on medical education, agriculture promotion, conservation, and wildlife preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chowan Community Funds Foundation 2025 Community Grantmaking
$5,000
Chowan Community Funds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Chowan County, North Carolina, to address community needs and enhance local services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Alleghany County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, to address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Resilience Program
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that are working to address climate change and promote environmental conservation, particularly in low-income communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Town of Carrboro Green Neighborhoods Grant Program 2025
$2,500
Town of Carrboro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides funding to empower local neighborhoods, especially low-income households and residents of color, to engage in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and Native American tribes in North Carolina for the development and acquisition of public outdoor recreation spaces.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
North Carolina Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

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 by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to conserve, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources for the benefit of communities and the environment.

Environment
State governments
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
Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund
$2,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to public entities, nonprofits, academic institutions, and tribal governments for projects that support the conservation and recovery of at-risk wildlife species in Washington State.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Community Collaborative Research Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Sea Grant
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that combine local knowledge and scientific expertise to address coastal and water resource challenges in North Carolina.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Call for Artists for Downtown Arts Programs in North Carolina
$3,000
City of Greensboro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides opportunities and funding for visual artists residing in Greensboro to showcase their work in public spaces and contribute to the city's cultural landscape.

Arts
City or township governments