81 North Carolina Operational Support Grants

81 Operating Support Grants for North Carolina

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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities in Eligible L...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 171851
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Meet the Needs of...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments in eligible locations for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for general operating support a...

GrantWatch ID#: 187869
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Implement State-Wide Systemic Reform

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, religious entities, and government agencies for programs that help to implement state-wide systemic reform. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of environment, public e...

GrantWatch ID#: 173431
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs and projects. Funding is intended to support festivals, performances, exhibitions, arts education, artist residencies, workshops, and other community-based arts activities. Grant funds may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147838
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus area of healthy eating, chronic disease, and active living. The proposal sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 202215
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Grants to USA Nonprofits that Work with Communities on Social and Environmental Justice for Ca...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions for capacity-building support. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217056
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Oceanic Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 230168
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses for Business Development Assistance

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses for business development assistance. In addition to funding, grantees will receive technical support in areas, including software setup, AI tools and automation, marketing, media and creative support, and an opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 229896
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Disadvantag...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities for projects that enhance the lives of disadvantaged residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include health, arts, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 172127

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operations and programming within the focus areas of education, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 186437

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Local Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for general operating support as well as fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187867

Grants to USA 9/11 Memorial Sites for Operational Activities

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to USA 9/11 memorial sites for operational activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Applicants must be memorial sites with the purpose of commemorating the events of September 11 and honoring the victims. Funding may be used for i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230982

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Entities in Eligible Regions to A...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious entities serving in eligible regions to address community needs. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations serving local y...

GrantWatch ID#: 186247

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for a wide range of programs and projects that address the needs of residents in eligible location...

GrantWatch ID#: 187786

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits to Promote Arts Activities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations to promote arts activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend an informational workshop or meet with program staff prior to applying. Preference is for emerging, new, and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 222918

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community and educational programs and for organizations provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186251

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Respond to...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186257

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Agencies for Initiatives to Address Immigration

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes and state and local government agencies for initiatives to address immigration. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants should be used to support substa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230393

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, education and youth development, emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187769

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Economic Stability for Korean Americans

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180202

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA and territories woman entrepreneur to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations to Addre...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations in eligible counties to address needs within the community. Focus areas for funding include education, human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172128

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186243

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Community Benefit Activi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit organizations, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, human services, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186245

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Nativ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments in eligible counties to address the needs of Native residents. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186249

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible locations for community programs, projects, and operating support. Funding is intended to support activities in a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 186254

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Religious Entities, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Chil...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, public schools, government agencies, and fire and rescue departments to address the needs of children, women, and families in eligible counties. Funds may be used for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 187906

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address social determinants, such as housing and homelessness, food security and nutrition, early childhood education, health, employment, and tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222659

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities that meet the local needs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 171854

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Religious Entities, Schools, and Agencies to Respond to L...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, schools, and units of government to respond to local needs in eligible areas. Focus areas for funding include community programming, elementary education, habitat conservation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186242

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Respond to...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based entities, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in areas such as human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187873

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Business Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina artists in eligible regions for artistic development. Funding is intended for craft, performing, visual, interdisciplinary, and traditional art mediums for established and emerging artists. The goal of this program is to as...

GrantWatch ID#: 230495
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to North Carolina Businesses to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to North Carolina small businesses in eligible locations to build capacity and strengthen operations. Funding is intended to support growth, expansion, innovation, workforce development, equipment, marketing, or improvements. The grant program aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 231140

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits and Artists to Address Space Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

In-kind grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and arts administrators in eligible locations to address onging space needs. The grant offers facility support by providing space for operations, including office space, meeting space, rehears...

GrantWatch ID#: 227992

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 198384

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to International Nonprofits and Businesses for Projects Related to the Music of Elliot ...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 186586

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for program supplies, construction expenses, capital campaigns, and operational support. Activities should focus on environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 164486
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