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North Carolina grants for Special district governments

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Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development, fostering economic growth and resilience in local communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
Dam Safety Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to owners of high-hazard dams in North Carolina for necessary repairs and improvements to ensure safety and compliance with state standards.

Environment
Individuals
Community Health & Wellness Grant Program
$100,000
Wayne County
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Wayne County, North Carolina, to develop and enhance initiatives that address alcohol and substance use disorders through education, prevention, and treatment, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Placemaking Grant Program
$25,000
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to community groups, businesses, and residents in Charlotte to transform underutilized public spaces into vibrant, accessible areas that reflect local needs and enhance community identity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Helene - Window 3
$1,496,250
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in specific North Carolina counties to repair stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Western NC Recovery Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides free grant writing support to rural local governments and nonprofits in Western North Carolina to help them secure funding for recovery and rebuilding projects following Hurricane Helene.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
NCCF Unifour Foundation Endowment Fund
$10,000
The Unifour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Unifour region of North Carolina that address community needs such as education, health, and basic services, with a focus on early childhood education and mental health.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Multimodal Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina municipalities, counties, and universities to develop comprehensive plans that improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation, enhancing community walkability and connectivity with public transit.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
$500,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for the acquisition, renovation, or development of public parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
County governments
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Helene Window 1
$1,496,250
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in specific North Carolina counties for repairing stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Brownfields - Hazwaste Helene Recovery Grant
$5,025,931
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofits, local governments, and public-private partnerships in North Carolina for environmental assessments and redevelopment planning of properties impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hurricane Helene State Revolving Fund (SRF) - Drinking Water and Clean Water
$10,000,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides zero-interest loans with principal forgiveness to local governments and eligible water corporations in North Carolina for repairing and improving water and wastewater infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
CWSRF Helene Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWTS)
$22,000,000
North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides forgivable loans to local governments and nonprofits in North Carolina for repairing and improving decentralized wastewater treatment systems damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
County governments
Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) Helene - Window 2
$1,496,250
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to eligible organizations in specific North Carolina counties for repairing stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
Great Trails State Program (GTSP)
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Division of Parks & Recreation)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails within North Carolina. This includes paved trails, natural surface trails, biking trails, equestrian trails, and other types recognized by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. One grant cycle will distribute $25 million in non-recurring funds. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, regional councils of government, public authorities, and nonprofits with local government support. Project types include planning and feasibility, design and engineering, acquisition, construction, and maintenance.

Recreation
City or township governments