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North Carolina Natural Resources Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or renovating sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Grant Program
$2,500
The Orianne Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to graduate students conducting herpetological research focused on the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians in the southeastern United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
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
Agricultural Plans
$17,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to develop and implement agricultural plans that help preserve farmland and strengthen the agricultural economy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Conservation Easements in North Carolina
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to secure agricultural conservation easements on privately owned working lands, ensuring their preservation for agricultural use.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Beautification Grant
$8,000
Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $8,000 for community projects in Charlotte that focus on litter prevention, waste reduction, beautification, and enhancing green spaces.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Agricultural Development Projects in North Carolina
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to assist farmers with projects that enhance agricultural production, sustainability, and economic development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Additional Conservation Easement Purchase Funds
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to current grantees for purchasing conservation easements on agricultural and forest lands in North Carolina, helping to combat farmland loss.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support community development and economic diversification initiatives for agricultural populations and communities in North Carolina affected by the decline of the tobacco industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on the conservation and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits