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Community Development Block Grants Community Housing Grants include the North Carolina Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NC Neighborhood) and the Neighborhood Stailization Program. - Category:…
North Carolina Grants
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.
78 grants in North Carolina
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Community Housing / CDBG Grants Community Housing Grants include the North Carolina Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NC Neighborhood) and the Neighborhood Stailization Program. - Category:…
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Completing Acces to Broadband (CAB) Grants The Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) Grant program provides an opportunity for individual N.C. counties to partner with NCDIT to fund broadband…
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Grant Opportunities Grant programs of the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. - Category: Health and Human Services
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Digital Learning Grants Digital Learning Initiative Grants support school districts as they address challenges, harness opportunities, and leverage resources for digital-age teaching and learning. -…
NC Land & Water Fund · April 15, 2026 State
Three application deadlines per year (January 15, April 15, August 15). Supports conservation, preservation, and restoration projects. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments,…
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Education and Workforce Innovation Commission Grants The Education and Workforce Innovation Commission (EWIC) facilitates both the Career and Technical Education Grade Expansion Program and the…
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Environmental Enhancement Grant (EEG) Program The NC State Attorney General's Office awards grants annually to projects that will help improve and protect North Carolina's natural resources through…
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Film and Entertainment Grants North Carolina offers film producers financial rebates of up to 25% on qualified expenses. - Category: Art & Culture
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Fire and Rescue Grants and Relief Fund These programs support Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue-EMS Services. - Category: Public Safety
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Governor's Crime Commission Grant Programs The Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) administers federal block grants for criminal justice, juvenile justice, and victims service programs in North…
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Governor's Highway Safety Program These grants support the efforts of law enforcement agencies, local governments, community organizations, schools and nonprofits to reduce traffic crashes in North…
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Grants and Financial Support for Exceptional Children These grants provide financial support for students identified as having a disability through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
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Grants for Recycling Businesses This program provides small grants to recycling businesses to reduce the flow of solid waste to disposal facilities and encourage the sustainable recovery of materials…
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Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grants The Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Program funds the terrestrial deployment of broadband within unserved…
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Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) Grant Opportunities Grant programs of the Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid). - Category: Health and Human Services
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Higher Education Grants and Financial Aid The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) promotes access to North Carolina higher education and assists students with education planning, career…
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Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has historically been a primary funding source for outdoor recreation development and land acquisition by local…
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Library Services and Technology Act Grants These federal LSTA funds, which are administered by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, are investments that help libraries deliver…
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License to Give Trust Fund Grants This program provide funding opportunities for organ and tissue donation and advance care planning. - Category: Health and Human Services
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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