North Carolina Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

There are currently 110 active grants available to North Carolina applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

110 grants in North Carolina

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Asheville Event Support Grant (Mini Grant) Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies ArtsAVL grant for permitted nonprofit events within Asheville's streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces; the grants page labels it 'Mini Grant Open.' One of ArtsAVL's regrant programs funded through its pooled arts investment.	Rolling	Varies
NC Biotechnology Center Funds State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Public Health Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ACPA Professional Scholarships (incl. David P. Kuehn Speech Scholarship) American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association awards a slate of annual Professional Scholarships to students and early-career professionals training in cleft/craniofacial care fields, including the David P. Kuehn Speech Scholarship…	Not published	Varies
NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
205(j) Water Quality Planning Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fire and Rescue Grants and Relief Fund State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Coastal Area Management Act Land Use Planning Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Water Resources Development Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Artist Support Grants NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · $50K – $200K Project grants to artists administered through local arts agencies. Deadlines vary by region.	Not published	$50K – $200K
319 Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Clancy & Theys 1949 Fund (Triangle Community Foundation) Triangle Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Grants of up to $10,000 from a fund that builds communities through effective and strategic engagement.	Not published	Up to $10K
Governor's Highway Safety Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Services for the Blind Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Aging and Adult Services Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
VolunteerNC AmeriCorps Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Broadband Make-Ready Accelerator Grants State Not published · Varies This program provides funds to broadband service providers for eligible pole replacement costs in unserved areas.	Not published	Varies
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
North Carolina Heritage Awards NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · Varies Since 1989, the North Carolina Heritage Awards have honored the state's most eminent traditional artists and practitioners.	Not published	Varies
Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary (APNEP) Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	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.

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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