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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 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 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:  ...

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and government agencies to develop, preserve, and protect the state's marine resources and habitats, and enhance access to fishing. Funding is intended for programs and activities that align with accepted measures for managing fisheries, incorporate reliable science, and promote public educati...

Grants of $1,000 to USA historians, graduate students, writers, and independent researchers to conduct original research on a topic related to the history of Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Writers that pursue neglected topics or new approaches to previously explored topics will be given preference. Grant recipients will be ...

Grants to North Carolina fire departments and agencies for smoke alarm installation and education. Funding is intended to reduce the number of fire-related injuries and deaths through fire safety education and installation of 10-year lithium smoke alarms in high fire risk areas. The Smoke Alarm Installation Grant Progr...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions to restore the quality of polluted watersheds throughout the State. Funding is intended to support restoration projects on State waters and streams that were impaired by nonpoint source pollution. The 319 Grant Program grants funds to implement...

Grants to North Carolina municipal and county governments in the State’s coastal region to enhance access to beaches and public waters. A pre-application is due prior to submission of a full proposal. Funding is intended to support land acquisition as well as the construction of public facilities, parking areas, piers, p...