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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

Not specified

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
North Carolina Esports Industry Grant Fund
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to production companies organizing esports events in North Carolina, promoting economic growth through local spending and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
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
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
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
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
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
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
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
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
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
Game On – Community Places to Play Initiative
$100,000
The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to improve sports facilities in underserved neighborhoods, promoting youth access to organized sports and related development programs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
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
2024-25 Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Youth Hokey Programs
Contact for amount
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that promote youth hockey and address the health and education needs of children, particularly those from underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits