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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, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Black Churches for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and historically Black churches for historic preservation projects. The purpose of the program is to preserve historically Black houses of worship and to promote continued preservation activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204895

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and NGOs for Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies and non-governmental organizations for disaster recovery activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help communities accelerate projects and support remaining Hurricane Helene solid waste disaster de...

GrantWatch ID#: 230365

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties to Protect Water Resourc...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve local rivers and streams in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities and projects that expand public access, improve surface water quality, enh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174116

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for Education-Based Technology

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina educators in K-12 public schools and community colleges in eligible counties for education-based technology. Funding is intended to enhance learning by covering the cost of technology such as software, computers, tablets, C...

GrantWatch ID#: 185923

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Computational Systems for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop computational models and datasets related to biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226491

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and private and public entities for ovarian cancer clinical trial research projects from early-career investigators. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and ensure regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229166

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes and IHEs for Humanities Texts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Joint Research Projects in the Humanities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 151112

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Wildfire Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for research projects to understand wildfire risk factors and the impacts of smoke from prescribed fire. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 206682

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Science Exchange Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for fire science exchange programs in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This solicitation i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215328

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217156

Grants to USA Researchers at Institutions for Astrophysics Research

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit, for-profit, and government institutions for astrophysics research projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222856

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and IHEs for Pediatric Dental Care

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health departments, hospitals and clinics, medical and dental IHEs, and dental societies to provide oral health care for children and youth who are underserved or have lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 176925

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

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

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

GrantWatch ID#: 230455

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide residents with meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, creativity, and well‑b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205979

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts activities such as public art shows, theater productions, creative gatherings, and concerts. Projects ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223479

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools for Activitie...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 161994

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174

Grants to USA Entities for Course and Curriculum Development for Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 230175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230182

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 09/28/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workplace Safety Training Progra...

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, and Native American entities to provide training related to the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162724

Grants to USA State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies and regional arts organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies to meet local and regional g...

GrantWatch ID#: 215343

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Centers

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical technology research centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 230167

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Digestive Disease Research

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create research centers focused on digestive and liver diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230299

Grants to USA Entities to Support Workplace Safety Training Programs

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide support to workplace safety training programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to properl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230631

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

Grants to USA State and Local Agencies to Acquire and Protect Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA state and local government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of historic sites. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help applicants purchase land through fee-simple methods or to pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 160302

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182597

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to a North Carolina Municipality or Tribe to Mitigate Invasive T...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to a North Carolina municipality or tribal government for projects to mitigate invasive tree species in urban and community forests. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of plans to identify and eradicate invasiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226444

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Entities for Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for tourism initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support services and programs that are needed to address touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229038

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and eligible counties in North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for programs within, but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554
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