North Carolina Grants

Last updated July 4, 2026

There are currently 83 active grants available to North Carolina applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

83 grants in North Carolina

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program	NC Land & Water Fund	August 15, 2026	Varies
State	Acquisition Grant Program	NC Land & Water Fund	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	Innovative Stormwater Grant Program	NC Land & Water Fund	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	Planning Grant Program	NC Land & Water Fund	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	Restoration Grant Program	NC Land & Water Fund	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	Broadband Make-Ready Accelerator Grants		Rolling	Varies
State	NC Emergency Management Grants		Rolling	Varies
State	Awareness and Digital Literacy Grants		Rolling	Varies
State	Artist Support Grants	NC Arts Council Grants	Rolling	$50K – $200K
State	One North Carolina Small Business Program		Rolling	Varies
State	Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grant Program		Rolling	Varies
State	Grants and Financial Support for Exceptional Children		Rolling	Varies
State	NC Department of Commerce Grant and Incentive Programs		Rolling	Varies
State	Public Infrastructure Funds		Rolling	Varies
State	Main Street Solutions Fund		Rolling	Varies
State	Workforce Grants		Rolling	Varies
State	Rural Transformation Grants		Rolling	Varies
State	Community Housing / CDBG Grants		Rolling	Varies
State	NC Department of Public Instruction Funding Opportunities for school disctricts and schools		Rolling	Varies
State	NC Biotechnology Center Funds		Rolling	Varies
State	Appalachian Regional Commission Funds		Rolling	Varies
State	NC Pumpout Program		Rolling	Varies
State	Boating Infrastructure Grant Program		Rolling	Varies
State	Broadband Stop Gap Solutions Grants		Rolling	Varies

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About grants in North Carolina

North Carolina combines growing state programs with a strong foundation sector anchored by the Research Triangle. The NC Arts Council, Department of Commerce, and Golden LEAF Foundation are major funders. Foundations like the Duke Endowment, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust provide significant private funding across the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants does North Carolina offer?

Key NC agencies include the Arts Council, Department of Commerce (including the Rural Economic Development Division), Department of Public Instruction, and the NC Housing Finance Agency. The Golden LEAF Foundation, funded by tobacco settlement money, is a major funder for economically distressed communities.

What foundations serve North Carolina?

Major NC foundations include the Duke Endowment, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Belk Foundation, Triangle Community Foundation, and the Foundation for the Carolinas. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation is a major health funder.

Are there grants for North Carolina small businesses?

Yes. The NC Department of Commerce, NC IDEA, and the Small Business and Technology Development Center offer various programs. The One NC Fund provides economic development grants. The NC Rural Center funds rural business development. Many cities including Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham run local business grant programs.

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