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
NC Council for Women Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
License to Give Trust Fund Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Autism Strong N.E.E.D. Funding Grant Autism Strong Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The N.E.E.D. grant provides immediate financial support for families on the autism journey -- newly diagnosed/starting therapy, expert autism diagnosis, education advocacy services, and debt relief for past-due therapy balances; applicant…	Rolling	Varies
Recycling Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Digital Opportunity Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Department of Information Technology Grant Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Higher Education Grants and Financial Aid State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Folklife Apprenticeships NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · Varies The North Carolina In These Mountains Appalachian Folklife Apprenticeship program supports 12-month apprenticeships in folk and traditional arts of cultural communities within North Carolina's Appalachian Regional Commission counties.	Not published	Varies
Migrant Housing Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Department of Commerce Disaster Recovery Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grants for Recycling Businesses State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rural Transformation Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Chordoma Foundation Clinical Trial Assistance Program (CTAP) Chordoma Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Chordoma Foundation's Clinical Trial Assistance Program (CTAP) reduces financial barriers to clinical-trial participation for chordoma patients by reimbursing travel-related costs associated with participation in eligible clinical…	Rolling	Varies
ANSWER Scholarship (College Scholarships for Moms) ANSWER Scholarship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ANSWER Scholarship, Inc. provides college scholarships plus mentoring (Mentors for Mom) and professional development to mothers pursuing a four-year college degree (or select two-year degrees) in Mecklenburg and 11 surrounding counties in…	Not published	Varies
North Carolina Passport to Export Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Pumpout Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Social Services Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Rural Health Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Climate Change Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Clean Water State Revolving Fund State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ASC Emerging Creator Fellowship Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ASC's Emerging Creator Fellowship invests directly in Mecklenburg County-based emerging creative individuals. Applications historically accepted through early February (2023 cycle closed Feb 6).	Not published	Varies
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Grant Opportunities 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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