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North Carolina Environment Grants

Explore 101 grant opportunities

Strategic Partnership Grants
$85,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County to support community projects that align with the County’s strategic goals in areas like education, health, and economic opportunity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Town of Carrboro Green Neighborhoods Grant Program
$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
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

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
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant
$35,000
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to small grassroots nonprofit organizations in Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City that focus on environmental and social justice initiatives, particularly in areas like food justice and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Community Microgrant Program
$5,000
City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides funding for short-term, resident-led projects in Charlotte that promote community well-being, connection, and problem-solving, with a focus on equity and accessibility.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Carteret Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Carteret Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Carteret County to address community needs in education, conservation, and humanitarian efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pigeon River Fund Grant
$35,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Agricultural Plans
$17,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to develop and implement agricultural plans that help preserve farmland and strengthen the agricultural economy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Conservation Easements in North Carolina
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to secure agricultural conservation easements on privately owned working lands, ensuring their preservation for agricultural use.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
LJMF Environmental Initiative Program
$35,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Space Fund Grant Cycle
$2,035,750
Johnston County Parks and Open Space Department (Johnston County, NC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Johnston County, North Carolina, for capital improvements and land acquisitions that enhance recreational access and environmental stewardship for residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
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
City or township governments
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
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits