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Number of available Grants: 35

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Improve Recreation in Disadvantaged Communities

Deadline: 11/01/27

Grants to North Carolina state agencies, tribal entities, local government units, and special purpose districts to create or improve recreational areas for disadvantaged populations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete a pre-application prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214034

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Develop Outdoor Trails and Fac...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve and develop outdoor trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and expenses, including but not limited to trail construction and renovation, la...

GrantWatch ID#: 197675

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Grants to North Carolina Volunteer Fire Departments for Capital Expenses and Equipment Purcha...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to North Carolina volunteer fire departments for capital expenses and equipment purchases. When scoring applications, consideration is given to the age and number of department vehicles, the type and price of equipment the applicant is requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147568

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 and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants and Financial Assistance to USA Government Employees to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217375

Grants to North Carolina Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina homeowners in eligible locations for home repairs. Funding is intended for renovations and accessibility improvements. The grant program aims to address health or safety risks or to assist with the installation of accessibility modificatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 223138

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Water Management and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies to implement water management and recreation projects throughout the state. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support stream restoration, water management and control, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209590

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Property Owners for Recy...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina for-profits, nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, property owners, housing authorities, IHEs, and recycling businesses for recycling projects. Funding is intended to provide educational activities as well as equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 202202

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public humanities programs. Funding is intended for activities, such as workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and lecture series, which involve community leaders and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 184852

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for transaction, management, and stewardship expenses incurred when receiving dona...

GrantWatch ID#: 212509

Grants to North Carolina Local Governments and Water Utilities to Remove Hazardous Service Lin...

Deadline: 11/02/26

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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