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Grants for North Carolina State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 545 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across North Carolina, updated daily.

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545 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Repair Damaged Wat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to repair damaged water systems. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209675

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211725

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workshops and Meet...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals focused on diabetes. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212216

Grants to USA Federal Agencies for Technology Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA federal government agencies for technology projects that will improve agency operations, enhance coordination with other programs and agencies, and revamp older systems. The purpose of funding is to modernize operations, reduce costs, and enhance pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 213653

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs at community and heritage festivals and events. Special consideration is...

GrantWatch ID#: 213655

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Loans to USA Power Supply Providers to Construct, Expand, and Maintain Electric Distribution F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural area...

GrantWatch ID#: 214813

Loans to USA Corporations, Utility Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Energy Eff...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214818

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs. Funding is intended to support capital projects, programming, and capacity-building efforts. The Foundation seeks to promote local and community development by fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215177

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Community Health and Wellbeing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including but not limited to pilot testin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215560

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Anti-Hunger ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit and faith-based organizations and state and local entities for anti-hunger advocacy activities. Funding is intended for unanticipated programs, events, and opportunities to promote the anti-hunger agenda. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216103

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Animal Welfare Agencies for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and animal welfare agencies for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover the costs of pet food and supplies, medical supplies, temporary shelter for pets, transportation, and other costs associated with c...

GrantWatch ID#: 216126

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, and IHEs for Artic Research and Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, Agencies, and Groups for Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

GrantWatch ID#: 218256

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enrich the Lives of Children and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs and projects to enrich the lives of children and youth. Focus areas for funding include education, youth development, arts and culture, safety, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 219096

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Promote Disaster Relief for Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for business recovery assistance following natural disasters. Funding is intended to restore vital services and repair infrastructure for small businesses and entrepreneurs facing financial challenges. The program seeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 220665

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Tribes to Certify Forestry Personnel

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina tribal entities and government agencies to certify forestry personnel. Funding is intended to assist organizational staff members in obtaining professional urban and community forestry credentials. Preference will be given to applicants wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 221683

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Professionals, Organizations, and Volunteers to Foster Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and others for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the human-animal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies in multiple states to increase access to arts programming in rural and isolated communities. Funding is intended for arts activities in a wide range of arts disciplines. Programming...

GrantWatch ID#: 222365

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Health of Residents ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of health-related programs and projects with an emphasis on activities focused on youth through age...

GrantWatch ID#: 223874

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to USA State Agencies for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state and territory governments for stormwater infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate sewer overflow during and after storms, thereb...

GrantWatch ID#: 229004

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Crucial Projects Related to Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for crucial one-time projects related to tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support capital projects and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229037

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to USA Lead Agencies for Recreational Initiatives Near Military Bases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 230344

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635

In-Kind Donations to USA Fire and Emergency Services Departments to Increase Driving Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA fire and emergency services departments to increase driving safety. Awardees will receive one wireless backup camera. Applicants must prove how they will benefit from the device as well as their financial need. Eligible applicants serve sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230637

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Archery Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand or launch an archery program. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support equipment that assists with establishing or expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230978
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