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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects that Addr...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations for projects that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used for ...
Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Recreational Opportunities in Eligible Areas
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote recreational programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete a certification process, and some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to expand publ...
Grants to North Carolina Businesses in Eligible Locations to Promote Business Development
Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Applicants must submit an interest form before applying. Funding is intended to help new storefront businesses and expanding retail businesses with upfit and one-time stan...
Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health
Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to promote health in eligible regions. Eligible projects include the improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy cor...
Grant to a North Carolina Nonprofit or Community Initiative to Support the Program
Grant of up to $25,000 to a North Carolina nonprofit organization or early-stage community initiative to support their program. Funding can be used for a capital campaign, a physical building, or the implementation of a program that would not be able to exist with...
Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Residents in Eligible Areas
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to the unmet needs of the young, poor, distressed, elderly, and/or handicapped. The Foundation’s strong preference is to support effo...
Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Service Area
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations or programs and projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support specific project needs, as opposed to general operating purposes. Grants are available to assist...
Grants to North Carolina Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings
Grants of up to $30,000 to North Carolina businesses and property owners to implement physical improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the city, leading to increased property values and economic ...
Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health
Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and programs to boost health outcomes in eligible regions. Funding is intended for locally led initiatives that aim to enhance the general health and quality of l...
Awards to North Carolina Individuals to Recognize Exceptional Charitable Efforts
Award of $1,000 and award of $1,500 to North Carolina individuals in eligible locations to recognize outstanding philanthropic efforts. The awards are intended to acknowledge residents who have made a valuable contribution toward charitable projects that help to a...
Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Conferences and Events
Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal before applying. Funding is intended...
In-Kind Grants of Work Space to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits and Artists in Eligible Locatio...
in-kind grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and event organizers in eligible locations to provide access to spaces for closed projects. The grant is intended to allow short-term access for activities such as rehearsals, plann...
Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in El...
Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Funding is for programs that address the following focus areas: financial wellness, workforce education, ...
Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities
Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address an unmet need and positively impact a significant number of community members...
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