Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for projects that promote tourism and improve the experience of tourists in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for activities that will take place during the off-season, from December to...

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina event organizers for projects that will enhance the local tourism industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote a strong economic base to encourage job creation within the tourism sector. Eligible activitie...

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations to promote arts activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend an informational workshop or meet with program staff prior to applying. Preference is for emerging, new, and g...

In-kind grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and arts administrators in eligible locations to address onging space needs. The grant offers facility support by providing space for operations, including office space, meeting space, rehears...

Grants to North Carolina neighborhood organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend or review a workshop presentation before applying. Funding is intended for a range of initiativ...

Grants of up to $75,000 to North Carolina businesses for disaster recovery support in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the recovery of businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to replacing l...

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to stimulate the esta...

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina low-income residents in eligible locations for property tax assistance. Requests will be accepted from homeowners who are current on all property taxes and have owned and lived in their home as their primary residence for a ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to North Carolina individual property owners in eligible areas for housing enhancements and renovations. Funding is intended to assist with exterior repairs and upgrades of residential structures, including but no...

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 exterior building improvements, including lighting, awnings, murals, and art. Businesses must adhe...

Grants to USA local and state real estate associations for training and informational programs. Funding is intended to support virtual or in-person programs that address women in the industry. Programs must include a networking component that promotes relationship...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners and tenants to improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance parking areas, landscapes, and building exteriors, as well as for the installation of new pede...

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for one-time grants that will improve management and efficiency, strengthen fundraising, provide learning opportunities fo...