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North Carolina Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 43 grant opportunities

Emergency Solutions Grants Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Aging
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments in North Carolina to implement programs that help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness access emergency shelter and achieve long-term housing stability.

Housing
Nonprofits
Safety Net/MOE Grant
$600,000
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Buncombe County to deliver healthcare and support services for uninsured and vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Camber Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Camber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

Health
Nonprofits
Harnett County Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Harnett County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to local charitable organizations, governments, and religious entities in Harnett County to support various community-focused programs and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Paul Green Foundation Grant
$2,500
The Paul Green Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations for projects that promote dramatic arts, human rights, and literary excellence, reflecting the legacy of playwright Paul Green.

Arts
Nonprofits
Pearls of Empowerment Grant Program
$9,250
Davie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Davie County that deliver essential programs aimed at improving the lives of women and children, focusing on areas such as abuse prevention, housing, and mental health services.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Robeson County Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Robeson County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations serving Robeson County, with a focus on initiatives that address local community needs, including support for Native American educational projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Chapel of the Cross Seed Fund
$25,000
The Chapel of the Cross
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative community initiatives in Orange County and the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina that address specific needs and require initial funding to launch.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Charlie’s Heart Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charlie’s Heart Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to small nonprofit organizations focused on improving mental well-being for families in underserved communities through innovative and holistic programs.

Community Development
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 Crisis Intervention Response
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Governor’s Crime Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofits in North Carolina to implement crisis intervention programs that address urgent behavioral health issues and enhance community safety.

Health
County governments
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
GSHF Community Grants
$15,000
Great Smokies Health Foundation (GSHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community-serving entities in Jackson, Swain, Macon, and Graham counties, North Carolina, to enhance access to health services, nutrition, and safety for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Brown Family Foundation Grant
$50,000
The Brown Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina that serve underserved communities and demonstrate the potential for positive social change.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant
$400,000
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina that focus on improving community health and wellness through various initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Environmental Resilience Program
$40,000
Triangle Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region of North Carolina that are working to address climate change and promote environmental conservation, particularly in low-income communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount
$7,500
Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the Greater Rocky Mount community, supporting projects that address local needs and enhance community resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits