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North Carolina Education Grants

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Community Engagement Mini-Grants
$5,000
City of Durham
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Durham that aim to strengthen neighborhood relationships and promote positive change through outreach, education, and small improvements.

Education
Individuals
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
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
Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants
$35,000
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides funding for artist-led and community-based projects in Forsyth County that promote art participation and enhance community health through cultural activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
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
County Committees
$10,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and county committees in North Carolina to create community-focused programs and activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of key events from the Revolutionary War period.

Recreation
County governments
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
Columbus County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Columbus County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Columbus County that address local needs such as literacy, food insecurity, human services, and poverty alleviation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women for Women of Pitt County Grant
$15,000
North Carolina Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Pitt County, North Carolina, for projects that empower women and girls through economic, educational, and health initiatives.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Lee County Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Lee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Lee County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Aid to Public Libraries
$18,000,000
The State Library of North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to public libraries in North Carolina to enhance their services and ensure professional management, benefiting communities across the state.

Education
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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
Student STEM Enrichment Program
$60,000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports North Carolina programs that provide K-12 students with engaging, hands-on STEM learning experiences, particularly targeting underserved and underrepresented populations.

Education
City or township governments
Franklin County Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Franklin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Franklin County to support community initiatives and educational programs that address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Funding Program
$45,000
North Carolina Guilford County Budget and Management Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Guilford County, North Carolina, focusing on enhancing community quality of life through various beneficial services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Warren County Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Warren County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to qualified nonprofit organizations in Warren County, North Carolina, focusing on initiatives that improve education and address food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Greater Cabarrus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to strengthen their operational capacity and address critical community needs related to health, housing, employment, food security, and early childhood education.

Community Development
Nonprofits