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North Carolina Education Grants

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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
Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for project-based initiatives that improve community well-being in Western North Carolina, focusing on areas such as arts, conservation, health, education, and youth services.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Underdown Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Underdown Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

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Health
Nonprofits
CFHC Community Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Henderson County, North Carolina, to support collaborative projects that address community needs across various sectors, including health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Martin County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Martin County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to qualified charitable organizations serving the Martin County community in North Carolina to address local needs and enhance essential services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Private

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Catawba County United Way Main Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Catawba County United Way (CCUW)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit and public agencies in Catawba County that are addressing community needs and improving well-being through impactful programs.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation Grant
$1,500
Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations that serve the community needs of Mount Airy and Surry County, supporting local initiatives that enhance community well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Fund
$5,000
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

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Community Development
Nonprofits
Human Services and Education Grant
$25,000
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 organizations in Western North Carolina that deliver essential human services and educational programs to economically disadvantaged individuals, from early childhood through adult learning.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Future Canes Grants
Contact for amount
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that focus on improving the health and education of children, particularly those from underserved communities and those involved in youth hockey.

Youth
Nonprofits
CRC Project Grants
$10,000
City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2024

Date Added

Aug 31, 2024

The Hickory Community Relations Council Grant Program, funded by the City of Hickory, offers $250 to $1,500 to tax-exempt organizations for projects that promote positive human relationships, equal opportunity, and conflict resolution among diverse groups in Hickory, excluding political or religious purposes, salaries, or construction costs.

Community Development
County governments
Melvin R. Lane Fund Grant
$180,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that serve underserved populations, including youth, the elderly, and individuals facing physical or mental challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
Nonprofits
The Child Protection Grant
$50,000
kNot Today
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

The kNot Today Child Protection Grant is designed to strategically invest in programs that offer preventive and/or proactive initiatives to end the sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of children. This aligns directly with kNot Today's core mission. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in making measurable differences through specific programs that support children, demonstrating impact, and fostering innovative, collaborative, and creative solutions to meet community needs and protect and empower children. They achieve this by funding projects that address critical areas within child protection, ensuring long-term restorative care and systemic change. The grant targets minor survivors of child sexual abuse or trafficking, their families, and children in need of identification and protection. Impact goals include providing therapeutic services for healing, ensuring access to long-term restorative care and support, developing resources and advocating for protective policies, assisting law enforcement with tools and technology, and promoting access to education for early identification of at-risk children. The program seeks to create a comprehensive support system for child protection and recovery. Key priorities and focus areas for kNot Today include therapeutic services, long-term restorative care, policy advocacy, law enforcement support, and educational initiatives. The organization prioritizes funding for agencies in Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina in this grant cycle. They favor projects that demonstrate financial stability, measurable impact, and innovative approaches to community needs. Faith-based applicants are encouraged to clarify the integration of religious beliefs into their projects. Expected outcomes involve improved healing journeys for survivors, sustained access to supportive care, strengthened protective policies, enhanced law enforcement capabilities, and increased identification of children in need through educational programs. kNot Today emphasizes measurable results, requiring projects to demonstrate their impact, and they examine financial stability to ensure effective use of funds. The foundation's strategic priority is to make significant, demonstrable advancements in ending child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking through targeted and impactful investments.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
2024 Women in Motion Grant
$10,000
Women in Motion of High Point
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2024

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

The 2024 Women in Motion Grant is a capacity-building grant offering operational funding to an organization serving women in the greater High Point community, including Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville, and Jamestown. Eligible organizations must have existed for five years or less or have an operational budget of $100,000 or less. The grant focuses on enabling women in the workforce to achieve economic and professional growth, with areas of focus including education, mentorship, resources, and wellness. The maximum grant request amount is $10,000. Women in Motion seeks to partner with community organizations to create solutions that support women's economic and professional growth, leading to increased leadership roles. The grant supports organizations that help women negotiate and advocate for themselves, provide networking and growth opportunities, tap into community resources for professional success, and balance personal wellness with professional demands.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
America250 Grant
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based nonprofit projects that promote civic pride, historical education, environmental stewardship, and veteran assistance in areas served by Duke Energy, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Golden LEAF Foundation Open Grant Program
$500,000
Golden LEAF Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for projects that promote economic development, job creation, and workforce training, particularly in rural and tobacco-dependent communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Grants to Advance Health Equity Together through Education and Outreach in North Carolina
$10,000
Duke Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $7,000 to community-based organizations in North Carolina to implement health-promoting programs for historically marginalized populations, focusing on chronic disease prevention and management.

Health
Nonprofits