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North Carolina grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 102 grant opportunities

Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

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.

Workforce Development
State governments
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
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 farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Moore Women – A Giving Circle
$30,000
Moore County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

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.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

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.

Environment
County governments
Iredell County Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for innovative projects that improve education, human services, and mental health for residents of Iredell County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harnett County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Harnett County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to local charitable organizations, governments, and religious entities in Harnett County to support various community-focused programs and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Asheville Community Development Block Grant
$1,000,000
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
Nonprofits
CRC Project Grants
Contact for amount
City of Hickory (Community Relations Council)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals in Hickory, North Carolina, to implement projects that promote inclusivity, diversity, and community engagement among diverse populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

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
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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
$50,000
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Outer Banks for innovative projects that address community challenges, including healthcare access, affordable housing, and child care, as well as a wide range of other charitable causes.

Health
Nonprofits
Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund
$2,500
Currituck-Dare Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that assist women, children, and families in Currituck and Dare counties, promoting community initiatives and women's leadership in philanthropy.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Governor's Highway Safety Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations, including law enforcement and local governments, to implement projects that enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across North Carolina.

Safety
City or township governments
State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Violence Against Women Act
$200,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits, to improve services and responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes against women in North Carolina.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Catawba Valley Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Catawba Valley Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, with a focus on early childhood development, mental health, and substance use disorders.

Youth
Nonprofits