North Carolina grants for City or township governments

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Holly Springs to help them carry out community-focused activities that align with the town's strategic priorities.

The South Arts In These Mountains (ITM) initiative is a grant program designed to support projects that promote the sharing, teaching, learning, preserving, documenting, and continuity of folk arts and traditional culture within Central Appalachia. This aligns with a broader mission to foster cultural preservation and community enrichment, particularly in underserved regions. The program seeks to empower communities through their unique cultural heritage, ensuring these traditions are passed down through generations and remain vibrant within the region. The target beneficiaries for this grant program are nonprofit organizations and educational organizations located in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee. This includes a wide array of entities such as community cultural organizations, schools, colleges, universities, libraries, museums, performing arts presenters, community festival organizations, and faith-based organizations. The primary impact goal is to strengthen the traditional arts and cultural fabric of these communities, particularly those in rural areas with populations under 50,000, by providing essential funding for relevant projects. South Arts has several key priorities and focuses for this initiative. They are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, actively encouraging applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led and LGBTQIA+-led organizations, as well as organizations led by people with disabilities. Furthermore, they prioritize applications that feature BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and traditional artists with disabilities. Another significant focus is on funding traditional arts projects specifically in rural communities. The grants are awarded in the amount of $10,000, with a project period from October 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The expected outcomes and measurable results of the ITM initiative include a sustained and increased engagement with folk arts and traditional culture in Central Appalachia. Success will be measured by the number and quality of projects that effectively share, teach, learn, preserve, document, and support the continuity of these cultural practices. The prioritization of diverse and rural-led organizations aims to ensure that funding reaches those most in need of support and that a wide array of voices and traditions are represented and uplifted. The strategic priority of South Arts, as evidenced by this grant, is to build a more equitable and culturally rich Central Appalachia through targeted investment in its traditional arts.

This program provides financial support to rural nonprofit and governmental organizations in select Southern states for presenting touring artists across various disciplines, including film, performing arts, and visual arts.

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in New Hanover County for initiatives that promote social equity, education, community safety, and development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This grant provides funding to local governments in western North Carolina to improve waste management systems and recycling infrastructure in communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina-based agencies and organizations for various criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement, prevention programs, and community engagement efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments in North Carolina to implement programs that help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness access emergency shelter and achieve long-term housing stability.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Lenoir County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various local initiatives.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public service projects that enhance the quality of life in the Cashiers, North Carolina area.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies that deliver essential services at no cost to victims of crime, helping them recover and navigate the criminal justice system.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Morrisville to enhance community wellbeing and promote development through various initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to residents, homeowners associations, and property owners in Holly Springs for planting and replacing street trees to improve the town's urban forestry and enhance neighborhood aesthetics.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

This program provides funding to charitable organizations in Moore County that focus on improving health, education, and human services for women, children, and families while promoting women's leadership in philanthropy.

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.