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North Carolina Recreation Grants

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Street Tree Grant Program
$650
Town of Holly Springs (Development Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to residents, homeowners associations, and property owners in Holly Springs for planting and replacing street trees to improve the town's urban forestry and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.

Environment
Individuals
ASC Culture Blocks for Organizations in North Carolina
$40,000
Arts & Science Council (ASC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mecklenburg County to deliver free, community-driven cultural programs in underserved areas, enhancing access to the arts and fostering local engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Culture Blocks for Creative Individuals in North Carolina
$20,000
Arts & Science Council (ASC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for creative individuals to develop and deliver free cultural programming in underserved neighborhoods of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, fostering community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Individuals
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
Chatham County Parks & Recreation Grant in North Carolina
$20,300
Chatham County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Chatham County, North Carolina, to enhance recreational and cultural opportunities for the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Impact Alamance Progress and Enhancement Fund
$50,000
Impact Alamance
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Alamance County to improve healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for residents, with a focus on purchasing essential equipment.

Health
Nonprofits
Camber Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Camber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Mental Health and Resilience in North Carolina
$150,000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in western North Carolina to enhance youth mental health and resilience through collaborative, youth-led initiatives, particularly in areas affected by economic distress and natural disasters.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Charlotte Tree Care Grant
$3,000
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This initiative provides matching funds to eligible organizations in Charlotte for projects that maintain and protect the city's urban tree canopy through activities like tree care, education, and community events.

Education
City or township governments
Youth-Led Projects in North Carolina
$7,500
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Forsyth County, North Carolina, aimed at addressing community challenges and creating positive impacts for local youth.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Early Childhood & Education Grants
$10,000
Duke’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public schools and nonprofit organizations in Durham County for innovative educational programs that promote equity and enhance college or career readiness for young people.

Education
Nonprofits
Town of Cary Art Daze Grant
$40,000
Town of Cary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Cary-based nonprofit organizations for arts-focused projects that enhance the local community and promote cultural engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Junior League of Fayetteville announces CAP Grants 2024
$10,000
Junior League of Fayetteville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland and surrounding counties for projects that benefit children from birth to 18 years old.

Housing
Nonprofits
Town of Chapel Hill Arts & Culture Award Program in North Carolina
Contact for amount
Town of Chapel Hill
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Orange County nonprofits in creating arts and cultural projects that engage historically underrepresented communities and enhance the cultural life of Chapel Hill.

Arts
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
Community Programs
$30,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in North Carolina to create programs and projects that celebrate the state's historical contributions to the Revolutionary War and promote local heritage.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
County Committees
$10,000
America 250 NC
Local

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
Edgecombe County Recreation Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Edgecombe County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $3,000 to established organizations in Edgecombe County that offer recreational services to enhance limited recreational opportunities for local residents.

Recreation
State governments