Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, and Person Counties to support a project that is crucial to the artist's career advancement. Funding is intended to support those that have mastered basic techniques and are attempting to launch a professional career or take an establis...

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to eastern North Carolina artists for professional development. Funding is intended for established or emerging artists in the fields of literary, visual, performing, and inter-disciplinary arts. A deserving applicant will have a strong record of artistic accomplishment appropriate to the...

Grants to North Carolina non-entitlement local governments for the construction of sewer and water infrastructure in low to moderate-income communities. Funding is intended to reduce environmental and public health problems in areas that meet the Low and Moderate Income (LMI) threshold of the HUD.

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina artists and groups of artists in eligible areas for professional development opportunities and equipment purchases or rentals. Artists must be located in the counties of Cleveland, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, or Union, North Carolin...

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina and South Carolina individual artists or groups of unincorporated artists in eligible areas for career development activities. Funding is intended to offer artists the opportunities to enhance their artistic careers, including by participating in a professional development experienc...

Grants to USA and territories researchers and policymakers from nonprofit organizations and public entities for research related to costs of care discussions. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen the evidence base on how to optimize cost conversations ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to North Carolina individual artists and artist groups in eligible counties for professional development. Funding is intended to support projects by both established and emerging artists from across the full range of artistic disciplines. Eligible applicants include performing, visual, li...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit grassroots organizations to collaborate with researchers to improve health equity, particularly in minority populations. Funding is intended to examine the infrastructure, processes, and relationships that lead to successful community base-building.

Opportunity for USA certified Community Development Entities to provide investors in low-income communities with tax credits. Funding is intended to encourage economic growth and community development. Uncertified applicants must submit a certification application prior to applying. These tax credits provide a credit again...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal organizations for programs to assist individuals with paralysis, their caregivers, and their families. Funding is intended for services and projects that include transportation, employment, disaster readiness, nursing home transition, respit...

Grant to a USA state, local agency, Indian tribe, nonprofit, community development entity, or land clearance authority for technical assistance, research, and training to facilitate brownfield revitalization. Funding is intended to clean up brownfield sites and restore them to healthy, economically vital sites for the surr...

Grants to USA educational, industrial, and nonprofit institutions, and small businesses for scientific research that will advance knowledge of the Earth, the solar system, and the universe. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for flight investigations and a variety of ground-based supportin...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

Grants to USA animal shelters and welfare organizations to address the food, housing, and medical needs of pets. Funding is also provided for training programs to help make animals more adoptable and programs to educate people, especially children, about the responsibilities of owning a pet.

Grants averaging $2,500 and in-kind product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve access to music instruction and to give children gre...

In-kind donations of up to 20 computers to USA nonprofit organizations to expand their capacity to address the needs of underserved populations. Donations are intended to help organizations improve their ability to provide services such as education, job training, technology training, and health care. An InterConnectio...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwide the opportunity to play high-quality stringed instruments so as to provi...

Grants to USA non-land grant agricultural colleges and universities to improve institutional capacity for research, education, extension, and outreach activities related to agriculture, natural resources, food, and human sciences. Required registrations may take up to two weeks to complete. Applications that address the na...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina emergency medical service and rescue providers for equipment purchases and other capital expenditures. Funding is intended to assist voluntary emergency rescue providers and limited numbers of paid personnel.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address emergency and basic needs, crisis stabilization, and personal and family empowerment. Funding may be used for program and/or project support, general operating support, and capital support. Eligible areas include: - Brea/Orange County, CA - Columb...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for music therapy programs. Funding is intended to support music projects, therapy, and the purchase and repair of equipment and instruments used in music therapy programs. Grant requests showing the greatest financial need and serving at-risk populations...

Grants averaging just over $4,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities including public schools, colleges, and law enforcement agencies for projects that promote and encourage shooting range activities, hunting safety, and responsible firearms use. Funding is also available for capital improvem...

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina healthcare providers in eligible counties to increase accessibility to health services for underserved and rural areas affected by Hurricane Florence. Funding is intended for capital needs related to infrastructure and for emergency supplies or equipment required to sustain servic...

Grants to USA state, territory, and tribal governments to plan and implement natural hazard mitigation strategies. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations at least four weeks prior to the deadline. The purpose of this program is to reduce the overall risk to individuals and property from natural hazar...

Grants to USA and Territories state and federally-recognized tribal governments for projects that eliminate or decrease the risk of damage to structures and buildings caused by repeat flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community ha...

Grants to North Carolina investigators at nonprofit and academic research institutes to fund infrastructure that facilitates innovative research in the life sciences ecosystem. First-time investigators must register for an account prior to applying. Funding may be used to purchase instrumentation and equipment for core fac...

Grants to Cabarrus County, North Carolina nonprofit organizations and community groups to acquire, construct, or improve local park facilities. Preference will be given to projects involving new recreational facilities and opportunities, or the renovation of existing facilities and opportunities. To be eligible, a project ...

Grants of up to $60,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofits for oral health programs and the provision of assistance dogs. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for programs that provide access to emergency and restorative dental care for individ...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering families and individuals for success, and early childhood ed...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer on-premise pet housing. Funding is intended to support building and supply purchases for co-sheltering projects throughout the country, with priority given to applicants from Maine, Hawaii, Mississi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence shelters to collaborate with local animal welfare organizations to build housing for pets belonging to shelter beneficiaries. Funding is available to build housing at the animal shelter facility which can be specifically reserved for animals whose owners are stayin...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and IHEs for projects involving the protection, enhancement, restoration, or establishment of wetland-associated migratory birds, including wetlands and upland habitats. This funding stream is intended for small-scale, long-term, on-the-ground wetland conser...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to address needs and improve lives in Dare County and the Outer Banks. Applicants must contact the staff before submitting a proposal. Program areas include arts and culture, animal welfare, children and/or youth, disaster relief or preventi...

Grants to USA and territories community organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses to purchase new playground systems for local communities. Funding is intended is to help communities provide children and families with more opportunities for play. Funding is available for the following playground systems: ...

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or Mexico IHE educator to expand a lighting program at a North American institution. The funding source encourages proposals for courses that cross departmental lines and involve students and faculty from more than one discipline.

Grant of up to $20,000 over four years to a USA, Canada, or International educator at a North American IHE for the inclusion of a lighting design component to an existing curriculum. Funding is intended to enhance programs in architecture, technology, engineering, and interior design. Eligible IHE programs should have eith...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA science departments of small colleges and universities for equipment to enhance the quality of undergraduate science education. Eligible purchases include scientific equipment, library materials, and audio-visual and other teaching aids.

Scholarships of $500 to Western North Carolina high schools to cover expenses for marching band programs. Funding is intended to support a variety of expenses such as uniforms, instruments, clinicians and other operating or capital costs. High schools from the following counties are eligible to apply: Buncombe, Cherokee, C...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, individuals, groups, and organizations for activities that support women’s barbershop vocal music education and performances. Funding is intended for programs such as education workshops or seminars, music festivals, or other music education events. While young women a...

Grants of up to $500 or equipment valued at up to $1,500 to USA K-12 public schools and IHEs to support amateur radio classroom projects. Applications must demonstrate a well-conceived plan to use the resources to engage students and a working relationship with local ham radio volunteers who will provide mentoring support ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual athletes with physical disabilities for training, equipment, competition, travel, coaching, and athletic prosthetics costs. Priority is given to applicants that demonstrate financial need.

Grants to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina organizations for beautification and landscaping projects at schools, in neighborhoods, and other public spaces. Funding is intended for the long term landscape, including perennials, trees, and shrubbery.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and nonprofits in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of military, disaster relief, scholarships and co...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Fellowships of up to $80,000 to USA clinical scientists for research in nephrology and kidney patient health care. Funding is intended to support salary, training, and equipment expenses of first and second year fellows who have completed their residency in Pediatric or Internal Medicine. The goal of the American Kidne...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible states to defray the cost of distributing fresh food to underserved and vulnerable populations. Funding is intended for transportation, packaging, short-term storage equipment, distribution, and other operational costs i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International governmental units, agencies, organizations, fire departments, and fire brigades for a wide range of fire preparedness, prevention, and control efforts, including arson prevention, fire investigation, training and education programs related to fire prevention, and pre-fire planning....