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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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Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Community Involvement of Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal entities for projects to increase the involvement of individuals with disabilities in their communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201521

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Agricultural Product Promotion

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164785

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities in multiple states for community arts programming. Funding is intended for programs that expand audiences for regional artists, increase access to the arts, and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 222366

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Legal Assistance to Older Adults

Deadline: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories entities to provide legal assistance to older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prevent elder abuse by providing legal services to old...

GrantWatch ID#: 230854

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies for De-Escalation Technique Training

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies to train law enforcement agents in de-escalation techniques. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 214814

Grants to USA Law Enforcement for De-Escalation Techniques Training Curriculum

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement training academies to include de-escalation techniques in the training of law enforcement agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include eq...

GrantWatch ID#: 214816
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address Long-Term Patient Care Complaints

Deadline: 07/29/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit organization, government or tribal agency, community or faith-based organization, hospital, or IHE for training to address long-term facility patient care complaints. Applicants are advised that the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 194801

Grants to USA State and Native American Governments for Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments and Native American tribal governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 212095

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735
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Grants to USA Investigators for Synthetic Plant Biology Research

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with IHEs, research facilities, and research institutes for research related to synthetic plant biology. Funding is intended for projects that apply engineering techniques and principles to advance the understanding of plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229996
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services that enhance the quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 146374
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs and projects. Funding is intended to support festivals, performances, exhibitions, arts education, artist residencies, workshops, and other community-based arts activities. Grant funds may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147838
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Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents by providing resources that address specific com...

GrantWatch ID#: 173776

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847
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Grants to USA State Governments to Address Instances of Waste and Fraud

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA state governments to address instances of waste and fraud. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow applicants to have the chance to create and execute modernized informa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185047
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 188042
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Stream Restoration Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina local governments for stream restoration projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of eligible stream practices that provide ecological benefits to stream and riparia...

GrantWatch ID#: 209591
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Laboratories for Expe...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 212478
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Needs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government units in multiple states and countries to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that are capable of impacting the commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215858

Grants and Technical Assistance to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Food Access

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants and technical assistance to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Tribal agencies and organizations, and government agencies for projects to increase food access in underserved regions. Applicants must submit a funding inquiry form and complete ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216794
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Pet Veterinary Care

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve veterinary care in local communities. Funding is intended for medical supplies and program support for pet care facilities. Eligible facilities include mobile, pop-up, and on-sit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221266
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 227741

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Nutrition Education Program

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and state agencies to develop a nutrition education program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide culturally appro...

GrantWatch ID#: 230471
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions in eligible locations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to conservation and sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230879
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Operate a National Resource Center for Paralysis

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, hospital, or IHE to operate a national resource center focused on paralysis. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 231072
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Solutions to Ebola Virus Diagnostics

Deadline: 07/31/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231080
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511
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Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921
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Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849
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Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida Entities for Cultural Preservat...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for local community cultural preservation projects. Eligible projects focus on education, environmental topics, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227234
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979
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Grants to North Carolina Local Governments and Water Utilities to Remove Hazardous Service Lin...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies, 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, particularl...

GrantWatch ID#: 186301
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Work of Safety Service...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in multiple states to enhance the work of safety services and programs. Funding is intended for those organizations that run programs that promote safe behavior or those that provide safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 210796
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Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Enhance Access to Affordable Housing

Deadline: 08/03/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210894
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Cooperative Agreements to Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Cover Negotiation Costs

Deadline: 08/03/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes and tribal organizations to cover costs associated with negotiations related to participating in a tribal healthcare management program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212451
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Planning and Construction Projects

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for planning and construction projects. Funding is intended to address water contamination in public drinking water and wastewater systems. Projects should address the presence of Per- ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216297

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Posttraumatic Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research on posttraumatic epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229572
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Health Care Planning Activit...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes and tribal organizations for planning activities related to health care in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow tribes to receiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 230034
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Grants to USA States and Workforce Development Boards for Training and Employment Programs

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to USA states and workforce development boards for worker training and employment programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to fill gaps in the domestic job markets and quickly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231050
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Disadvantag...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities for projects that enhance the lives of disadvantaged residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include health, arts, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 172127
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operations and programming within the focus areas of education, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 186437
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