Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina property owners in eligible locations for projects to improve underutilized commercial buildings. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. The grant allows small ...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina small business owners for building refurbishment in eligible areas. Owners may use the funds for improvements such as awnings, lighting, painting, and murals, as well as construction and materials cos...
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. Fund...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia nonprofit organizations that are working towards social change. Funding is intended to support progressive grassroots organizations with seed money for new projects, general support, and project supp...
Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on urgent community needs such as health care, education, shelter, food, clothing, and o...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International education and workforce startups to participate in an accelerator program. Funding is intended to connect startups with investors and mentors and generate innovative approaches to these fields. This program is hybrid, with...
Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to commu...
Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Applicants must submit an interest form prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist expanding retail businesses and new storefront businesses with one-time standup expens...
Contract for services to a USA consultant to provide training and technical assistance to grantees participating in a financial empowerment program. This program is intended to provide training to financial counselors so they can support small businesses in their devel...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support projects addressing sustainable development. Applicants should be aged 21 to 30 and work in disciplines including art, fashion, architecture, design, engineering, and technology. In add...
In-kind support to USA and territories local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for community development projects. The program is intended to promote outdoor recreation and tourism, investment in communities, and conservation. Special consideration will ...
Grants to USA Federal land management agencies and Tribes for transportation infrastructure improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of state, county, or local governmen...
Grants to USA Black-owned small businesses to foster business growth and development. In addition to the cash grant, the selected top-ranking business will receive pro-bono consulting and mentoring services from leaders in the industry. The objective of the program is ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations serving immigrant and refugee populations for general operating support. Funded projects should serve the immigrant population and should focus on healthcare, economic empowerment, language access, and access to public benefits and...
Grants to USA, Denmark, Ireland, and Sweden nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs, help people connect, and improve STEM education. Applicants must ...
Grants of up to $12,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful programs, projects, and services in a wide range of focus areas to address the n...
Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expansion, and continuation programs and projects that meet community need...
Grants of up to $20,000 to North Carolina organizations to partner with underrepresented businesses in eligible areas to encourage innovation and networking. These grants are intended for organizations that support entrepreneurs and small businesses to provide addition...
Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers to conduct social sciences research. Priority will be given to proposals from scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences. The purpose of this program is to support research that identi...
Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina artists for creative film projects. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage economic development and positively impact the community. The grant program promotes the development and production of new and ongoing pr...
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 projects a...
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 projects an...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in ...
Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement business plans to foster tourism. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The goal of the funding program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting infrastru...
Grants of up to $60,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local governments, and compost businesses for projects to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfills. Funding is intended for organizations and businesses that manage or plan to manage excess or ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners or tenants for exterior beautification of historic structures in eligible areas. Funding is intended for enhancements to the exteriors of non-residential buildings, including cleaning, repainting, historical reco...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public-private partnerships, and consortia to support economic development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of t...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism, preserve local character, and benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new or established cultural events and festivals that co...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of charitable activities with worldwide benefit. Funding is intended to empower organizations. Focus areas include access to education, child welfare, and social justice. However, all types of proposals are eligibl...
Grants to North Carolina event organizers for projects that will enhance the local tourism industry in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote a strong economic base to encourage job creation within the tourism sector. Eligible activities and projects take place...
Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: community development, education and youth, economic mobi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states for programs addressing the environment, traffic safety, education, and community in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Priority will be given to programs supporting marginali...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for programs to provide necessary assistance. Eligible projects are those based on the corporal works of mercy. The purpose of the program is to enable the funding source to perform social outreach....
Grants of $5,000 to USA 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, introducing innovative products, and impr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for programs to address food waste. The goal of the funding program is to enhance sustainability and resilience within communities. Funding is intended to support one of the following techn...
Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or com...
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 environme...
Grants to North Carolina local governments, nonprofit water companies, and water utilities to find, inventory, and remove lead service lines and connectors from the water system. Funding is intended to reduce the hazard presented by lead pipes in disadvantaged communit...
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, social...
Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are advised ...
Grants to North Carolina local government agencies, nonprofit water companies, and investor-owned water utilities to upgrade water systems. Funding is intended to replace lead service lines and lead connectors between the main water line and the point of the home or bu...
Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners or tenants in eligible areas to enhance the appearance of their buildings. Funding is intended to assist owners of non-residential buildings to improve accessibility, landscaping, and signage. The goal of this gr...
Grants to North Carolina property owners, tenants, and contractors for structural improvements to downtown buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to upgrade building facades and preserve buildings in ...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...
Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...
Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina organizations for community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education and youth development, workforce development, and community development. Eligible applicants...
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 services, a...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progr...
Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, operating...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories states, nonprofit organizations, agencies, Indian tribes, and community development entities for activities to evaluate potentially contaminated or polluted areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take...