North Carolina Grants for Small Business

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for neuroscience research education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that include a nationwide recr...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research and development of medications for nervous system disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nervous s...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage tech startups to participate in a pitch event. This competition is intended for startups looking for seed funding. Startups that are developing products that will positively impact the world are of particular i...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada research teams and investigators affiliated with private or public entities including government agencies, IHEs, and veterinary clinics and hospitals for research related to veterinary care. Funding is intended to support proje...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, industries, research organizations, and academic institutions for projects and research addressing occupational health and safety. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Application...

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit groups for the development of educational seminars in civics, government, geography, and US history. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks. Grantees will create and implemen...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations to develop and maintain affordable housing projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the availability of and access to housing for income-eligible households. Projects must benefit res...

Grants to USA educational nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, state and local governments, and tribes for public network communications research and development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete, and some a...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams from governmental, academic, industry, and nonprofit entities to participate in a competition to develop technologies to improve wildfire response. Participants will develop innovative projects that u...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International pharmaceutical companies and nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, hospitals, and government agencies for research related to Parkinson's Disease. Funding is intended to develop novel mMRI techniques to understand the disease's...

Opportunity for USA startup businesses to participate in a business development program. The purpose of the program is to enhance readiness for the marketplace and improve business success. Focus industries include finance, healthcare, security and resiliency, climate,...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, health, ...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina startup companies to assist in advancing business ventures. Funding is intended to positively impact the future success of emerging and early-stage businesses. Startups also participate in an accelerator program t...

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina early-stage companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs promote their startups, gain customers, and attract future investment. In addition to grant funds, the program s...

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pests th...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, materials recovery facilities, and manufacturers for recycling projects. Funding is intended for educational projects and pilot projects related to the recycling of glass products. The purpose...

Opportunity for Arkansas, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming small business owners to participate in a business development program. The free program is intended to provide participants with networking, mentorship, practical skills, and the development of ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits, for-profits, agencies, research and educational institutions, and Tribal entities for initiatives to save bat populations from endemic illness. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding...

Grants to USA artists, museums, and galleries to display large sculptures in an outdoor exhibition in Arizona. The chosen sculptures will be on display for a period of nearly one year, at which point the sculptures will be returned to the artists or owners. Artwork tha...

Grants to USA and Canada agencies, Tribal entities, commissions, and private and academic institutions to improve the coordination and management of mark-selective fisheries. Mark selective fisheries allow the retention of fish with a clipped adipose fin (hatchery fish...

Grants to USA medical and health professional schools, healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and professional organizations for educational programs to benefit healthcare providers working with high-risk pediatric Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. Funded...

Grants to USA individuals and nonprofit and for-profit institutions and organizations for research projects related to improvements in the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact on the healthcare syst...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve education for children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ...

Grant of $20,000 and in-kind assistance to a USA or Puerto Rico entrepreneur to support work in art, music, and culture. Funding is intended to honor emerging creative business owners in the fields of music, visual arts, performance arts, design, creative services, cul...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina small businesses in eligible areas for business development. Eligible applicants must pass a business background check and receive an application evaluation. Funding is intended for marketing, remodeling, product line expansion,...

Grants to USA contractors in multiple states to study the performance of broadband grants in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the study of over 80 grants awarded for the construction of broadband facilities and the provision of technical assistance. Grant recipi...

Fellowships to USA entrepreneurs to foster business development. Successful applicants will receive grants, mentorship, resources, networking opportunities, and tools. Sessions are virtual. Eligible applicants are at least 18 years old, and have majority ownership of a...

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for disaster relief and recovery efforts. Funding is intended to assist for-profit entities that were negatively impacted by recent natural disasters. Eligible businesses are located and operati...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ...

Grants to USA medical schools, health professional schools, medical education companies, healthcare institutions, and professional organizations for projects related to bladder cancer. Funding is intended to support educational projects to advance the knowledge of onco...

Grants to USA medical schools, health professional schools, medical education companies, healthcare institutions, and professional organizations for projects related to colorectal cancer. Funding is intended for projects that improve understanding and proficiency in tr...

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

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 legi...

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to housing affordability. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects that w...

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research on innovative building technologies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the development of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and for-profit continuing medical education providers for education programs for healthcare providers in the area of mental health. Funding is intended for continuing medical education (CME) activities, including live, print, endur...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories local and state educational agencies, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes for educational and technology initiatives to benefit students with disabilities. Required registrations must be completed prior to applying. T...

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations operati...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required ...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. A select group of program participants will receive a grant of $20,000. The program is intended to help businesses improve operations, develop plans for growth, and enha...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories SEAs, LEAs, IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for programs to increase the use of technology for children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a business accelerator program. Successful applicants will receive a cash investment and participate in a twelve-week in-person individualized mentorship program. The program includes pitchi...

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 econ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International under-resourced entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can prese...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina small business owners to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible areas. Funding is intended for specified exterior building improvements, including lighting, awnings, murals, and art. Businesses must...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Eligible projects demonstrate a distinct ab...

Grant to a USA women-owned business in the food and beverage sector to recognize innovation in business growth. The winning entrepreneur will receive a $40,000 grant as well as $10,000 worth of mentorship and support services. The purpose of the award program is to sup...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutes, and USA government agencies for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior t...