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Number of available Grants: 36

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism-Related Activities in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 197226
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for National Initiatives to Improve the Environment

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Funding is intended to support countrywide projects that preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182147

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to North Carolina Event Organizers to Enhance the Tourism Industry in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180388

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Educational Arts and Sciences Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for educational arts and sciences programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide cultural enrichment to school-age children (K-12) and professional development to teachers. These programs must serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 223959

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to North Carolina Households for Assistance with Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina individuals and families in eligible locations for assistance with utility bills. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households who face a crisis or health emergency due to a lack of cooling or heating. Payments are made directly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203411

Grants to North Carolina Public Jurisdictions for Housing Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to North Carolina public jurisdictions for housing programs in eligible areas. Eligible uses of funding include supportive services such as mental health and rental assistance; developing affordable rental properties; and professional and planning services....

GrantWatch ID#: 227818

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Activities Benefiting Residents in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 05/17/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for project support, as well as for organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 168309
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Grants to North Carolina Property Owners to Develop and Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 04/26/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 202648

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for marketing activities and cultural events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific tourist-related events or activities, such as arts and cultural event...

GrantWatch ID#: 180396

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits and Artists to Address Space Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227992

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Enhance Public Spaces

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of residents, and community groups for projects that enhance public neighborhood spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that bring character, color, and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 207444

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319