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
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K Provides program and operating support to nonprofit arts organizations and arts programs in Buncombe County; grants range $2,500-$7,500 (up to $7,500).	Not published	$3K – $8K
Appalachian Regional Commission Funds State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Department of Commerce Grant and Incentive Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Building and Site Fund Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grants and Financial Support for Exceptional Children State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Governor's Crime Commission Grant Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Emergency Management Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ACPA College Scholarships American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association · Foundation Not published · Varies ACPA offers College Scholarships to students born with a cleft or other craniofacial condition to help fund their higher education.	Not published	Varies
Broadband Stop Gap Solutions Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Aquatic Weed Control Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alamance Community Foundation Community Grants Alamance Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive community grants to nonprofits serving Alamance County, NC — program support, general operating support, and project support across human services, education, health, arts, and community needs (Spring 2026 recipients included…	Not published	Varies
NCDHHS Department-Wide Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Recreational Trails Program Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Apparo Mission Possible Award Apparo Solutions Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Apparo (formerly NPower Charlotte Region), a Charlotte-area nonprofit-capacity organization, runs the annual Mission Possible Award, a technology-innovation grant for greater-Charlotte-region 501(c)(3) nonprofits.	Not published	$10K
Water Infrastructure Funding Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Beach and Waterfront Access Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Education and Workforce Innovation Commission Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Chatham County Partnership for Children Physical Activity Grants Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation Not published · $10K Chatham County Partnership for Children, funded by its annual Reindeer Run 5K, offers Physical Activity Grants to promote physical activity in Chatham County, NC for children and/or adults.	Not published	$10K
Awareness and Digital Literacy Grants State Not published · Varies This program provides funding for broad-based awareness campaign with targeted community-based efforts and digital literacy offerings.	Not published	Varies
Main Street Solutions Fund State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Broadband Pole Replacement Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Child Care WAGE$ Salary Supplement Program (North Carolina) Early Years Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Child Care WAGE$ Program, administered by Child Care Services Association (Early Years) in collaboration with local Smart Start partnerships, the NC Partnership for Children, and the Division of Child Development and Early Education…	Rolling	Varies
ASC Creative Renewal Fellowship Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ASC's Creative Renewal Fellowship invests directly in Mecklenburg County-based creative individuals to sustain the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community.	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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