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Catawba County United Way Large Grant
$10,000
Catawba County United Way (CCUW)
Private

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
Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community needs of Mount Airy and Surry County, supporting local initiatives that enhance community well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Jackson County Community Foundation Grant
$3,000
Jackson County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Jackson County to support projects that tackle family food insecurity, youth safety, and substance use disorders.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Landfall Foundation Grant
$50,000
Landfall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties of North Carolina for impactful projects in arts, health, and education.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Fund
$5,000
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina, to improve community well-being through projects in education, health, arts, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Shore Community Grants
$12,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to implement impactful projects that address community needs and strengthen local ties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Granville County Community Foundation Grant
$4,000
Granville County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to local charitable organizations in Granville County, North Carolina, to address community needs and support impactful projects.

Humanities
Nonprofits
The Women’s Fund of North Carolina
$5,000
North Carolina Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that address housing security challenges for women and girls, with a focus on initiatives led by women of color or those from historically marginalized communities.

Housing
Nonprofits
Lewisville-Clemmons Community Grants
$7,500
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Lewisville and Clemmons communities, focusing on projects that support seniors and children while promoting collaboration and long-term sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Progress Fund
$60,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and religious institutions in North Carolina's rural counties to implement community-driven projects that foster local improvement and address unique regional needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mitchell County Small Business Resiliency Grant Program
$25,000
Mitchell County Development Foundation
Private

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
For profit organizations other than small businesses
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Lincoln County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that address community needs in Lincoln County, with a focus on child services, education, food insecurity, housing, mental health, and utility assistance.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Spotlight Project Grant
$10,000
United Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Wake County, North Carolina, to support arts projects that highlight underrepresented communities or address important community issues through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY25 Translational Research Grant (TRG) Cycle 2
$130,000
North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports university researchers in developing and commercializing life sciences inventions to advance their practical applications and attract potential investors.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Future Canes Grants
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
Empowering Growth Small Business Grant
$10,000
M&F Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides $10,000 to small businesses in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to help them grow and sustain their operations while fostering economic equity in the community.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Black Girls Defense Fund
$2,000
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in the Southern U.S. that advocate for and protect the rights and well-being of Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits