Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...
Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goals of this program are to generate new pr...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...
Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...
Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...
Grants to North Carolina local governments to promote the renewal and growth of downtown areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities that encourage economic development, building improvements, and downtown area enhancements. The grant program seeks to h...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina property owners for projects that improve underutilized commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow small businesses to improve their space, create jobs, and enhance...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....
Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...
Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for impactful projects in eligible communities. Eligible projects include tackling food insecurity, education and digital literacy, and initiatives to foster economic growth. Communit...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible areas for storm preparations. Funding is intended for planning initiatives, training, and collaboration across communities, sectors, and social agencies. Successful applications w...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to support and enrich the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs through the focus areas of health and human services, education, and faith-based organizations. Applicant...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human servic...
Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina event organizers for projects that will enhance the local tourism industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote a strong economic base to encourage job creation within the tourism sector. Eligible activitie...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for marketing activities and cultural events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific tourist-related events or activities, such as arts and cultural event...
Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, s...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of residents, and community groups for projects that enhance public neighborhood spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that bring character, color, and i...
Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...
Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina and South Carolina credit unions for financial literacy programs. Funding is intended to allow credit unions, particularly those in financial need, to serve their members and improve the financial well-being of the communi...
Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and faith-based entities for programs to benefit the Black community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that enable Black households to pursue high-paying careers ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...
Grants of $25,000 and equipment vouchers to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projec...
Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life science and technology inventions with commercial potential. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for team-driven and mil...
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...
Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit rural and economically distressed communities. Funding is intended to identify, survey, and develop new industrial sites for development projects that attract new ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable projects and programs. Preference is to provide funding for speci...
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 nonprofit organizations and public governmental units to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of human relations, human services, educati...
Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and academic institutions for collaborative community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to address challenges related to...
Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...
Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...
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 USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...
Grants to North Carolina neighborhood organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend or review a workshop presentation before applying. Funding is intended for a range of initiativ...