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North Carolina Science and Technology Grants

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Community Programs
$30,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for projects that celebrate the state's historical contributions and promote community engagement in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Science and Technology
County governments
Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants
$35,000
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides funding for artist-led and community-based projects in Forsyth County that promote art participation and enhance community health through cultural activities.

Arts
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
County Committees
$10,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and county committees in North Carolina to create community-focused programs and activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of key events from the Revolutionary War period.

Recreation
County governments
Municipal Service District Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
Downtown Kinston Revitalization
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for property owners and business tenants in Kinston's Downtown Historic Commercial District to improve building façades and preserve historical architecture, enhancing the area's visual appeal and attracting more businesses.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dare Arts Artist Support Grants
$1,000
Dare Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.

Arts
Individuals
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
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Granville County’s Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Grant
$20,000
Granville County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Granville County, North Carolina, to develop and enhance recreational activities and facilities for residents, ensuring broad accessibility for diverse populations.

Recreation
County governments
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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that boost the competitiveness of specialty crops in North Carolina, targeting state and local governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to enhance production, sustainability, and consumer awareness.

Agriculture
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
FY25 Innovation Impact Grant (IIG)
$150,000
North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides funding for academic and nonprofit institutions in North Carolina to purchase shared research equipment, promoting innovation and collaboration in the life sciences sector.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
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
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
Grassroots Grant in North Carolina
$22,645
Haywood County Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to local arts organizations in Haywood County, North Carolina, to support a variety of arts programs and activities that enhance community access to quality arts experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Projects Pool Grants
$10,000
Arts Culture Catawba
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Catawba County to support innovative arts projects that engage the community and enhance local cultural offerings.

Arts
City or township governments