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Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to cover the transaction costs of receiving donated land in a permanent conservation or fee simple agreement. The donated land must be a gift, and it must be accepted by the organization applying for this opportunity. The donation...

Grants to North Carolina fire departments for smoke alarm installation and education. Funding may be used to install 10-year lithium smoke alarms in high fire risk areas and is intended to reduce fire injuries and deaths for North Carolina residents. This program is designed as a total community canvassing project to provi...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide community rehabilitation programs for individuals who are blind or visually-impaired. Funding will support efforts to provide individuals with specialized evaluation, support services, and training to help them secure and maintain long-term employme...

Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies representing rural communities for infrastructure development projects that will result in a net creation of new jobs. Applicants must complete a conference call with program staff prior to the deadline. Eligible proposals may include but are not limited to the following: ...

Grants to North Carolina local governments for projects that will create new, full-time jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applications will be accepted for projects in designated economically disadvantaged counties, as well as rural areas throughout the State. Three categories of fun...

Grants to North Carolina public or private marinas, municipalities, agencies, and NGOs for boating facility infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for improvements to existing infrastructure or for the creation of new infrastructure and related facilities. The BIG Program provides matching grants to U.S. State...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit community rehabilitation programs to provide services required to obtain and maintain integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are required to contact their region’s program officer prior to developing a proposal. Purpose:  ...