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Number of available Grants: 29

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Businesses to Prepare Webinars for a Series Related to Improving ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations, contractors, and private companies to prepare webinars related to improving water quality. The purpose of the program is to create content on a wide range of topics for a webinar series targeted at state, terr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216438

Grants to North Carolina Municipalities, Counties, and Tribes for Projects that Support Outdoo...

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to North Carolina municipalities, counties, and federally recognized tribes for projects that improve parks and recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support acquisition, renovation, and/or develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 203704

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 Agencies and Tribes to Certify Forestry Personnel

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Carolina tribal entities and government agencies to certify forestry personnel. Funding is intended to assist organizational staff members in obtaining professional urban and community forestry credentials. Preference will be given to applicants wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 221683

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 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
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Improve Access to Public Waterways and Beaches

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies to improve pedestrian access to public waterways and beaches in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application before applying. Funding is intended for site improvement activities, maintenance projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 137942

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Improve Outdoor Public Facilities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for park and recreational projects that benefit the general public. Funding is intended to acquire, develop, and improve outdoor public facilities. Grants may also be used to protect and preserve scenic and natura...

GrantWatch ID#: 150445

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
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Promote the Growth of Downtown Areas

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina local governments to promote the renewal and growth of downtown areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities that encourage economic development, building improvements, and downtown area enhancements. The grant program seeks to h...

GrantWatch ID#: 213229