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Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
2025 Future Fund Grant
$20,000
The Future Fund of Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, to support programs that promote economic mobility and long-term financial stability for individuals and communities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Mitchell County Small Business Resiliency Grant Program
$25,000
Mitchell County Development Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to brick-and-mortar businesses in Mitchell County, North Carolina, that suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and reopen.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Housing Affordability Grant
$25,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that are working to improve housing affordability and access for residents facing economic challenges.

Housing
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Funding Program
Contact for amount
Town of Chapel Hill
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations to create affordable housing and improve living conditions for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

Housing
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
City of Hickory Community Development Block Grant 2025-2026
$15,000
City of Hickory
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hickory that deliver public services to low- and moderate-income individuals, focusing on the needs of the city's most vulnerable residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
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 Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant
$25,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners and tenants in Raleigh for improving vacant or underutilized spaces to foster business growth and job creation.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program 2025
$10,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Raleigh for improving the exteriors of their commercial buildings, enhancing the visual appeal of the community.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Edna Bost Barringer Young Artist Competition in North Carolina
Contact for amount
Arts Culture Catawba
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This competition provides financial support to young artists in Catawba County, North Carolina, to help them further their education and development in visual and literary arts.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
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
Affordable Rental Development Program
$15,000,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to developers for creating or rehabilitating affordable rental housing for low-income households in Raleigh, targeting those earning at or below 80% of the area median income.

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
Orange County Business Investment Grant
$10,000
Orange County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to non-farm businesses in Orange County, particularly those owned by women and BIPOC, to help them grow, hire staff, and make a positive economic impact.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Orange County Agricultural Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to farmers in Orange County, North Carolina, to support innovative agricultural projects that enhance income and market access.

Agriculture
Small businesses
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