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North Carolina Community Development Grants

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Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in the Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley area to support innovative projects in health, education, culture, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Community Development Block Grant
$5,000
City of Kannapolis
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Kannapolis that provide essential services to improve the lives of low- and moderate-income residents, focusing on areas such as job training, health services, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Dr. Richard W. Adams Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

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Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant
$20,000
ArtsAVL
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in Western North Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover and sustain their operations and programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
North Carolina Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in North Carolina for restoring critical public infrastructure to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Cannon Foundation, Inc. Grants
Contact for amount
Cannon Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for capital projects in healthcare, higher education, and human services in North Carolina, including funding for critical service delivery vehicles.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Impact Micro-Award Program
$3,500
Cumberland County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to enhance essential services for low-to-moderate income individuals and vulnerable populations.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative Grant Program
$5,000,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to develop and expand agricultural manufacturing facilities that utilize locally grown products, thereby boosting job creation and economic growth in the agricultural sector.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

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
North Carolina Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or upgrading sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality.

Environment
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Highlands Community Fund Grant
$10,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions that serve the Highlands community, focusing on projects that deliver significant community benefits.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sundt Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Sundt Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in designated regions, focusing on youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and basic human needs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Cary Women’s Giving Network Grant
$5,000
The North Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

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
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
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Yadkin County Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Yadkin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and faith-based groups in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to support community-focused programs and services that benefit the local population.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Leon Levine Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Leon Levine Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in the Carolinas that focus on education, health, and human services, aiming to strengthen communities and empower individuals through proven initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits