Best Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

Discover active funding opportunities in Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Mecklenburg County, Wake County, and Guilford County

9,000+

Available grants

$3319.3M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3319.3M total

$5K median

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Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

78 Buncombe County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

22 Buncombe County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

15 Buncombe County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

16 Buncombe County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

62 Buncombe County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

4,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Scholarship Programs

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Buncombe County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

31.5%

22.3%

20.8%

25.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$500 $500 Min.

$10,000 $10 K Median

$366,774 $366.8 K Average

$5,000,000 $5 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for North Carolina?

Grants are most commonly $131,121.

$131,121

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in North Carolina awarded a total of 70,602 grants.

2022 63,850

2023 62,335

2024 70,602

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits given out in North Carolina, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations.

1. Education

2. Human Services

3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 15.49%.

2022 $7,927,620,616

2023 $7,987,830,464
0.76%

2024 $9,224,796,270
15.49%

North Carolina Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Durham County, Orange County, and Mecklenburg County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Durham County	$2,942,551,198
Orange County	$2,549,339,233
Mecklenburg County	$1,468,677,341
Wake County	$1,122,908,782
Buncombe County	$444,853,701

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First Horizon Foundation Grants (North Carolina and South Carolina)

Union Home Foundation Grant

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Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program

TD Bank Community Sponsorships Program

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Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant

Harold T. Southern Family Foundation Grant

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Walnut Cove Members Association Grant

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