Best Beaufort County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

About AOTF

For over 60 years, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation has been the premier catalyst for occupational therapy research, transforming how people with disabilities and health challenges participate in meaningful daily activities.

Established in 1965, AOTF is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, and educational organization. We serve as the premier resource for occupational therapy research and scholarship, working alongside researchers, educators, practitioners, community partners, and students to build evidence-based practice that improves lives.

As the only foundation dedicated exclusively to advancing occupational therapy science, we bridge the critical gap between innovative research and real-world practice. Our work ensures that occupational therapy interventions are grounded in rigorous scientific evidence, ultimately improving outcomes for millions of people worldwide.

Mary J. Bridle First Research Award

The Mary J. Bridle First Research Award fosters scholarship and encourages first research efforts within the occupational therapy community. This Pi Theta Epsilon member-exclusive award supports students, young practitioners, and recent graduates conducting their initial formal research projects, helping to build the foundation for lifelong scholarly contributions to the field.

Award Purpose

The Mary J. Bridle Award provides an opportunity for Pi Theta Epsilon members to:

• Have their research manuscript reviewed by experts in the field
• Be considered for publication in OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
• Receive recognition and financial support for their first research effort
• Build confidence and experience as emerging OT researchers
• This award supports Pi Theta Epsilon’s mission to promote research and scholarly activities within the field of occupational therapy.

About

Our programs and activities improve the quality of everyday life for people and families with autism along seven key dimensions that are critical to living each day fully.

We aim to provide a path for education and/or employment during the day; opportunities for physical and social activity outside of work/school; and the tools to be safe, supported, and informed at all times.

Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant

Kodi Lee Creates "Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant" in Partnership with Flutie Foundation

We are proud to join forces with our good friend and winner of America's Got Talent, Kodi Lee, for the "Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant!" Thanks to Kodi's leadership, the Flutie Foundation can provide grants to autism self-advocates 15 years of age and older in pursuit of music-related classes, scholarships, therapies, music equipment, and more. Together, through the Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant, Kodi and the Flutie Foundation will help more people with autism pursue their musical dreams and passions, like Kodi!

Apply for a Music Scholarship

Together with the legendary performer and autism self-advocate Kodi Lee, the Flutie Foundation is thrilled to provide the collaborative Kodi Lee Gives Back Grant. This is a unique opportunity for autistic teens and young adults to elevate their music dreams.

Are you an aspiring musician looking to take your talent to the next level? 

This grant supports autistic people of all musical backgrounds and ability levels. Whether you are just getting started, or looking to build a career in music, you can apply to receive a scholarship to invest in your music journey.

Kodi's leadership in the autism community is paving the way for more representation of people with autism to access music opportunities. This grant will cover a wide range of music-related opportunities, including:

• Workshops or music master classes
• Voice coaching or instrument lessons (introductory or advanced)
• Studio recording sessions
• Music therapy
• Music business development opportunities
• Marketing or social media support
• Connecting to performance and career business opportunities in the music industry

Water Resources Development Grant Program

The purpose of this program is to provide cost-share grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the state. Applications for grants are accepted for seven eligible project types: general navigation, recreational navigation, water management, stream restoration, water-based recreation, Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) stream restoration projects and feasibility/engineering studies. The navigation and coastal storm damage mitigation projects are collectively referred to as coastal infrastructure projects. The non-navigation projects are collectively referred to as state and local projects.

State & Local Grants

The program is administered by the Division Water Resources (DWR), N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C., 27699-1617. 

The department may provide state funds in amounts not to exceed the percentages stated in G.S. 143-215.71 of either the nonfederal costs (in the case of a project with federal agency funds) or the total costs (in the case of a project not receiving federal funds). The General Assembly placed a 50% cost-share maximum on Water Resources Development Grant awards during their 2020 session. This limit will remain in place until rescinded by the General Assembly. Based on limited annual funding received for grant awards statewide, applicants are encouraged to not exceed a $200,000 funding request ($50,000 for engineering/feasibility studies); however larger awards may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, it is recommended that administrative costs do not exceed 10% of the total project budget. DWR can issue grants for the nonfederal share of water resources development projects for the following purposes:

Stream Restoration: Restoration, stabilization or enhancement of degraded streams & shorelines, aquatic barrier removals, etc. Refer to the Restoration Types section in the latest version of the NC Land & Water Fund’s Applicant Funding Manual Restoration Program to select the appropriate restoration type to select as a ‘Treatment’ in our application spreadsheet.

Water Management: Stormwater control measures, drainage, flood reduction/resiliency, hydrologic restoration, etc. 

Water-based Recreation Sites: Greenways, Trails, Boardwalks; Paddle Access, Fishing Docks/Piers; land acquisition for water-based recreation sites operated by local governments.

Preliminary Feasibility or Engineering Study: towards implementation of one of the three eligible categories listed above. 

Overview

The purpose of this program is to provide cost-share grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the state. Applications for grants are accepted for seven eligible project types: general navigation, recreational navigation, water management, stream restoration, water-based recreation, Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) stream restoration projects and feasibility/engineering studies. The navigation and coastal storm damage mitigation projects are collectively referred to as coastal infrastructure projects. The non-navigation projects are collectively referred to as state and local projects.

Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging Projects

According to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.73F, revenue in the Fund may only be used to provide the State’s cost share of the costs associated with any dredging project designed to keep shallow draft navigation channels located in State waters or waters of the State located within lakes navigable and safe. The cost share for dredging projects shall be at least one non-State dollar for every three dollars from the fund (S.L. 2022.74). No cost-share shall be required for dredging projects located, in whole or part, in a development tier one area for a ferry channel maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

North Carolina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI)

The purpose of the North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI) is to fund and promote the establishment of value-adding agricultural manufacturing and food processing facilities across North Carolina. NCAMPI is intended to fill existing gaps in the processing of agricultural products and to create a diverse and economically competitive array of high value-added goods and products manufactured in this State from agricultural products grown or produced in this State.

The new initiative was established by the N.C. General Assembly in the 2023 session and will be administered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS).

The program is intended to:

• Provide support for agricultural processing opportunities that increase jobs and local property tax bases across the state and/or reduce costs and increase profit options for North Carolina farmers and growers.
• Identify and assess opportunities to increase value-added processing of commodities produced in the state and fill geographic and commodity gaps across the state.
• Market and recruit facilities to fill such gaps and meet such opportunities.
• Support eligible entities with funding for eligible costs necessary to create or expand North Carolina agricultural manufacturing facilities and projects related to increased demand for agricultural products.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth while providing consumer protection through inspection services that impact the health and financial security of Pennsylvania's citizens.

Wine Marketing & Research Program

Introduction

The Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program Board (Board) annually, or more frequently as the availability of the fund permits, solicits applications for grants to conduct promotion, marketing and research projects to increase the quality, profitability, production and sale of wines, enhance the wine industry and benefit wine producers of this Commonwealth.

Research includes, but is not limited to:

• Characterization of Accentuated Cut Edges (ACE)
• Impacts of Spotted Lanternfly
• Impact of Under-trellis Groundcover
• Marketing Education and Professional Development for the PA Wine Industry
• Pennsylvania Wine Land Statewide Marketing & Promotions
• Spotted Wing Drosophila in Pennsylvania
• Grapevine Leafroll Viruses
• Tannin Extraction

About Sawyer Foundation Charitable Trust Our mission is to support partner organizations that share the gift of clean drinking water to under-resourced communities. Our vision is to see all of our global community have access to clean, safe drinking water.Through our partnership with Sawyer, our nonprofit partners have access to affordable, point-of-use filters designed to provide reliable access to clean water for 10+ years.‍

Sawyer partners with over 140 non-profits in more than 100 countries, providing clean water to families lacking access to clean water – for long-term relief and in disaster situations.About Sawyer Foundation Grant We prioritize projects that demonstrate a strong commitment to:

• Long-term sustainability in water filtration and access.
• Training, follow-up, and local engagement that strengthen best practices.
• Data collection or research that improves project implementation and outcomes.
• Unique expertise, partnerships, or approaches that enhance global impact.

Through the generosity of donors to the Foundation Council, MNRS is able to offer nurse researchers grant opportunities to further their work and contribute to the profession of nursing science. The Foundation and Grants Committee urges you to apply for one of the grant opportunities offered solely to MNRS members. You must remain a member of MNRS for the entire duration of the grant process.About MNRS Post-Dissertation GrantThe Midwest Nursing Research Society is pleased to offer TWO MNRS Post-Dissertation Grant of up to $2,500. The purpose of this grant is to support nurse researchers in the Midwest who have completed their doctoral degree and are in the post-doctoral phase and beyond. These grants are designed to provide funding that helps advance independent programs of research and contribute to the growth of nursing science and practice.

Funds are available to support quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies on any topic relevant to nursing science.

Through the generosity of donors to the Foundation Council, MNRS is able to offer nurse researchers grant opportunities to further their work and contribute to the profession of nursing science. The Foundation and Grants Committee urges you to apply for one of the grant opportunities offered solely to MNRS members. You must remain a member of MNRS for the entire duration of the grant process.About MNRS Kevin & Mary Anthony Family Grant for Transforming Long-Term CareThe MNRS/Kevin & Mary Anthony Family Grant for Transforming Long-Term Care supports the initiatives that drive meaningful and transformative improvements in the nursing-home work environment by addressing one of two priorities: 

1. Strengthening leadership, teamwork, and/or communication—both within and across disciplines—as core drivers of improved resident- and family-centered care and outcomes.

2. Advancing meaningful engagement and empowering nursing assistants to share their perspectives and actively shape care practices and workplace decisions.

Funding will support bold ideas using quantitative or mixed-methods research projects that address either of these priorities and contribute to sustainable, evidence-based improvements in long-term care.