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North Carolina Workforce Development Grants

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Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Grant
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Greensboro and Guilford County to support projects that promote cultural vibrancy, economic mobility, and health and wellness for local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Rural Building Reuse Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in economically distressed areas of North Carolina for building renovations and infrastructure improvements that create new, full-time private sector jobs.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Artist Support Grant
$2,500
Wilkes Art Gallery
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports professional artists in Wilkes County, North Carolina, by providing financial assistance for projects that foster their artistic and professional growth.

Arts
Individuals
Demolition Grant Program in North Carolina
$150,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for demolishing vacant, publicly owned buildings to promote private investment and job creation in their communities.

Infrastructure
County governments
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

Aug 29, 2025

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
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports economic development projects in North Carolina, particularly for government entities and nonprofits working to benefit rural and economically distressed communities through job creation, workforce training, and infrastructure development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Golden LEAF Foundation’s Open Grants Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This program provides funding to North Carolina governmental entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that boost the economy, particularly in rural and economically distressed communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Women to Women Grant
$50,000
Women to Women (W2W)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Guilford County, North Carolina, to support programs that empower economically disadvantaged women and children by addressing barriers to self-sufficiency, healthcare, education, and food security.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Catawba County United Way Large Grant
$10,000
Catawba County United Way (CCUW)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit and public agencies in Catawba County that are addressing community needs and improving well-being through impactful programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Resilience Program
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation (TCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that provide employment-focused education and skills training to adults while addressing barriers like housing, food insecurity, and transportation.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Camber Foundation 2025 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
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments in North Carolina's most distressed counties to revitalize downtown areas through infrastructure improvements and publicly owned building enhancements that promote economic growth and community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
City of Asheville Community Development Block Grant 2025
$1,003,034
City of Asheville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to develop housing, improve living conditions, and create economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents in Asheville.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
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
Golden LEAF Foundation Open Grant Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for projects that promote economic development, job creation, and workforce training, particularly in rural and tobacco-dependent communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ECOSYSTEM Grants
$100,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in North Carolina that create innovative programs to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote economic growth.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses