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North Carolina Private Grants

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Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cary Women’s Giving Network Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support women, children, and families in the Cary, North Carolina community through collective contributions from local women.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities of Beaufort and Hyde counties in North Carolina, supporting various local initiatives that address community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Montgomery County Fund Grant
$5,000
Montgomery County Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving the community needs of Montgomery County, North Carolina, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cameron Charitable Trust Fund
$175,000
Cameron Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that provide essential services to low-income and ill individuals, focusing on health and human services.

Health
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
Carteret Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Carteret Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Carteret County to address community needs in education, conservation, and humanitarian efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pearls of Empowerment Grant Program
$9,250
Davie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Davie County that deliver essential programs aimed at improving the lives of women and children, focusing on areas such as abuse prevention, housing, and mental health services.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The McDowell Endowment Grant
$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government bodies, educational institutions, and religious groups that serve McDowell County, North Carolina, to support impactful community projects.

Education
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
Craft Futures Fund Program
$10,000
Center for Craft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides $10,000 grants and support to craft artists in Western North Carolina whose practices were impacted by Hurricane Helene, helping them rebuild their work and strengthen community connections through collaborative learning and exhibitions.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County Grant
$50,000
Women’s Giving Network of Wake County (WGN)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wake County that deliver essential services to women and children, addressing critical community needs with a focus on sustainable impact.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
ACGG Artist Support Grant
$2,000
The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and small artist groups in Guilford and Randolph Counties, North Carolina, to help them develop their creative projects and advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
The Chapel of the Cross Seed Fund
$25,000
The Chapel of the cross
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative community initiatives in Orange County and the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina that address specific needs and require initial funding to launch.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pigeon River Fund Grant
$35,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties for projects that improve water quality and natural habitats, promote public awareness of water conservation, and enhance access to water resources.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Learning Links Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides mini grants to public school teachers for innovative, hands-on learning projects that engage students and enhance their educational experience.

Environment
Independent school districts
Charlie’s Heart Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charlie’s Heart Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to small nonprofit organizations focused on improving mental well-being for families in underserved communities through innovative and holistic programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wake-based Arts Organizations in North Carolina
$300,000
United Arts Wake County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted funding to non-profit arts organizations in Wake County, North Carolina, to support their arts programming and operational expenses.

Humanities
Nonprofits