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Best Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

Discover active funding opportunities in Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits. 37,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Mecklenburg County, Wake County, and Guilford County.

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$2.66B

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Aldrich Focus on Science Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $3,000

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Fueling Equity & Racial Justice Since 1925

KZCF is dedicated to our mission to create a thriving community where people, resources and expertise are mobilized to advance racial, social and economic justice in Kalamazoo County.

Scholarships & Education Grants

For All Levels of Education After High School

Kalamazoo Community Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways to higher education so students can thrive in their academic pursuits and for a lifetime. We oversee more than 60 scholarships and education grants (many of which are multiyear awards) for college, graduate school, career training and more.

Aldrich Focus on Science Scholarship

The Aldrich Focus on Science Scholarship was established in honor and memory of D. Scott Aldrich supporting students from Kalamazoo County pursuing studies in science. Additional application materials are required for this scholarship.

One-Time Award; Non-Renewable

Education - Higher Education Science Vocational & Trade Education

Bhargava Family Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $1,000

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Fueling Equity & Racial Justice Since 1925

KZCF is dedicated to our mission to create a thriving community where people, resources and expertise are mobilized to advance racial, social and economic justice in Kalamazoo County.

Scholarships & Education Grants

For All Levels of Education After High School

Kalamazoo Community Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways to higher education so students can thrive in their academic pursuits and for a lifetime. We oversee more than 60 scholarships and education grants (many of which are multiyear awards) for college, graduate school, career training and more.

Bhargava Family Scholarship

This scholarship, established by the Bhargava family, recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate high academic performance as well as involvement in school, community and work activities.

Eligible Enrollments: Full-time

Degrees/Programs: Associates degree (2-year), Bachelor’s degree (4-year)

Student Types: High school seniors

Multiyear Award; Renews Annually

Education - Higher Education

CIS/Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation Scholarship

Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $1,000

Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Fueling Equity & Racial Justice Since 1925

KZCF is dedicated to our mission to create a thriving community where people, resources and expertise are mobilized to advance racial, social and economic justice in Kalamazoo County.

Scholarships & Education Grants

For All Levels of Education After High School

Kalamazoo Community Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways to higher education so students can thrive in their academic pursuits and for a lifetime. We oversee more than 60 scholarships and education grants (many of which are multiyear awards) for college, graduate school, career training and more.

CIS/Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation Scholarship

The Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation Scholarship, established by the directors and officers of the Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation, is awarded annually to a Kalamazoo Public Schools graduating senior planning to enter the field of education.

Eligible Enrollments: Full-time

Student Types: High school seniors

Multiyear Award; Renews Annually

Education - Higher Education

CFCC: Carol Puckett Memorial Scholarship

Greater Salina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in the future, by:

  • Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires
  • Building a permanent endowment
  • Facilitating prudent management and care of funds
  • Meeting needs through grants, awards, and scholarships

CFCC: Carol Puckett Memorial Scholarship

This award is not renewable.

Amount

  • Varies
Education - Higher Education Education

Jewell County Community Foundation: Scott Family Scholarship (Republic County)

Greater Salina Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000
The Scott Family Scholarship, offered by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, supports graduating high school seniors in Republic County, Kansas, particularly those from USD 109. This scholarship aims to assist students in pursuing further education, emphasizing academic excellence with a minimum 2.5 GPA requirement. Eligible recipients can renew the scholarship for up to four years, provided they maintain full-time enrollment and meet GPA criteria, ensuring long-term educational support.
Education - Higher Education

CFCC: Mark C. and Dorothy I. Morgan Scholarship

Greater Salina Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,500 - US $2,000

Our mission is to enhance quality of life, today and in the future, by:

  • Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires
  • Building a permanent endowment
  • Facilitating prudent management and care of funds
  • Meeting needs through grants, awards, and scholarships

CFCC: Mark C. and Dorothy I. Morgan Scholarship

Amount

(1) $2,000 scholarship, (2) $1,500 scholarships

This scholarship is not renewable and previous recipients may not reapply.

Education Education - High School Agricultural Education

Heartland Community Foundation: Paul and Terrii Bowman Scholarship

Greater Salina Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000

Heartland Community Foundation: Paul and Terrii Bowman Scholarship

Amount

$1,000 minimum; Multiple scholarships may be awarded.

Geographic Limitations:

High school seniors qualified for graduation from a high school in Rooks County, Kansas.

Renewals

  • Recipients are eligible for a one-year automatic renewal by meeting the following criteria:
    • Enrolled in a vocational field at a post-secondary institution.
    • In good academic standing.
Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Woman's Board of Youngstown Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to Mahoning Valley college students pursuing nursing degrees.

Education - Higher Education Nursing

Trumbull Retired Teachers Association Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to graduating seniors of Trumbull County public high schools planning to major in education or pursue a teaching career in K-12 education and to Trumbull County public high school graduates that are in their Junior or Senior year of college and studying education or pursuing a teaching career in K-12 education.

Education - Higher Education Education

Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to Trumbull County residents pursuing a health or medical-related degree or certification – including, but not limited to, those in nursing, behavioral health and public health – from an accredited institution.

Education - Higher Education Nursing Medical Education & Professional Training

The Veronica Willo Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to Mahoning County students graduating high school that have shown scholastic achievement and demonstrate financial need.

Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity

George L. Madigan Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to graduating seniors attending a high school in Trumbull County, who demonstrate financial need and have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5.

Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity

Jean Rider Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to assist students who have Type I insulin-dependent diabetes.

Education - Higher Education Diabetes

Malvina Bojda Oberman Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
US $2,000

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Awarded to women living in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana County who were born outside of the United States of America attending college.

Education - Higher Education

Melinda Henning Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Established in memory of Melinda “Mindy” Henning.

Education - Higher Education Environmental Education Recreation +2 more

MyPath - Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

  • MyPath- Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP
    • Awarded to Trumbull County or Mahoning County students participating in MyPath programming or advising, with priority given to students who are or have been in foster care. 
Education - Higher Education Child Welfare Services Educational Access & Equity

MyPath - Trumbull County Scholarship Fund for MVCAP

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

  • MyPath- Trumbull County Scholarship Fund for MVCAP
    • Awarded to Trumbull County students participating in MyPath programming or advising. 
Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity

Purple Heart Gary Gutelius Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley helps philanthropists support the causes closest to their heart while connecting local residents to the resources they need for a better quality of life.

Our Mission

To serve as a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Scholarship Opportunities

Your Community, Your Support System

Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

Education - Higher Education Military & Veterans Services

CORE Funding: AAO-HNSF/SFA Thomas S. Higgins Unified Airway Research Grant

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
Private
Canada, United States
Up to US $5,000
The CORE Funding: AAO-HNSF/SFA Thomas S. Higgins Unified Airway Research Grant supports research on unified airway conditions using the AAO-HNSF’s Reg-ent clinical data registry. Eligible applicants include otolaryngologists from the U.S. and Canada, including residents and fellows. The grant aims to enhance understanding of inflammatory and allergic diseases affecting both upper and lower airway tracts, promoting evidence-based care and improved patient outcomes.
Otorhinolaryngology

CORE Funding: AHNS Presidential Award: Defining and Implementing Value-Based Care in Head and Neck Cancer

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
Private
Canada, United States
Up to US $15,000
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation is inviting proposals for the CORE Funding: AHNS Presidential Award, aimed at enhancing value-based care in head and neck oncology. This initiative focuses on improving quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes through data-driven strategies. Key proposal components include quality and process measures, along with identifying care gaps. Priority areas include behavioral health integration and innovative contracting models, promoting scalable solutions that enhance care quality and value in this specialty.
Cancer / Oncology Otorhinolaryngology

NCCF: Legacy Scholarship Program

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation

The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults diagnosed with or impacted by cancer. Its mission is to provide services, resources, and need-based financial assistance that empower survivors and their families to adopt a resilient “Will Win” mindset throughout treatment and beyond. NCCF is one of the few national organizations that provides direct financial support to young adult cancer survivors, primarily through its Survivor and Legacy Scholarships, which assist students pursuing higher education during or after treatment. The Foundation also promotes cancer awareness and prevention within the young adult community. Recognizing that adolescents and young adults (ages 15–39) face unique challenges—including delayed diagnoses, limited access to insurance and clinical trials, fertility concerns, employment disruption, and social isolation—NCCF prioritizes addressing the significant service gaps affecting this underserved population. Operated entirely by volunteers, NCCF remains committed to advancing educational access, financial relief, and hope for young adult cancer survivors nationwide.

NCCF: Legacy Scholarship Program

The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF) offers $1,000 competitive scholarships to young adults pursuing higher education who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer. The award is designed to provide financial assistance and encouragement to students continuing their education despite personal loss. Applications are evaluated based on the applicant’s personal journey, sources of encouragement, demonstrated financial need, notable accomplishments, and the quality of recommendations. The scholarship recognizes resilience, perseverance, and academic commitment in the face of cancer-related loss.

Education - Higher Education Cancer / Oncology Adult Education +1 more

Robert W. Klenk Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Robert W. Klenk Scholarship

Established by the Mountain View School District Alumni Association in honor of Mr. Klenk, a long-time teacher and principal of the District. Provides a scholarship to a graduate who will attend college to pursue a degree in education.  

Education Education - Higher Education

Robert G. Sr & Mary L. McNamara Memorial Honor Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Robert G. Sr & Mary L. McNamara Memorial Honor Scholarship

Established by the family of Mr. & Mrs. McNamara to provide college tuition assistance to a graduating Senior from Susquehanna Community School District who has maintained an 85 GPA and who will major in nursing and has the potential to contribute in a meaningful way to the health and welfare of the community.

Education - Higher Education Nursing

R.E.S.C.U.E. Benjamin B. Stone Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

R.E.S.C.U.E. Benjamin B. Stone Memorial Scholarship

Established by the environmental organization “Return Susquehanna County Under Ecology” to recognize Benjamin Stone. Two college scholarships are awarded each year and are available to seniors from all of the high schools in Susquehanna County and from Honesdale, Wallenpaupack Area, and Western Wayne High Schools in Wayne County.   

Education - Higher Education Environmental Education Ecology

Helen Whitehead Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Helen Whitehead Memorial Scholarship

Established by the family of Mrs. Whitehead to provide tuition assistance for a graduating Senior from Blue Ridge, Elk Lake, Forest City, Montrose, Mountain View or Susquehanna Community High School who will matriculate at a college or post-secondary degree program to major in the culinary profession or a student who will matriculate at a college or post-secondary degree program to major in a degree in Nursing.

Education - Higher Education Nursing

Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce Pauline MacNeal Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce Pauline MacNeal Memorial Scholarship

Established to honor past Chamber member Mrs. Pauline MacNeal. Provides college tuition assistance to graduating seniors from the high schools in Susquehanna County, as well as home schooled or cyber schooled students, who reside in Susquehanna County and will major in a business related field.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Business Education

Michelle Hawley TEACH THE CHILDREN Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Michelle Hawley TEACH THE CHILDREN Scholarship

Established by the family and friends of Michelle Hawley to provide college tuition assistance to a Blue Ridge, Elk Lake, Forest City, Montrose, Mountain View or Susquehanna Community High School graduate who will major in Elementary Education.

Education Education - Higher Education

Buncombe County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 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.

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

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

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

17 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.

Q1
35.3%
Q2
21.3%
Q3
19.0%
Q4
24.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

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

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$200 $200 Min.
$10,000 $10 K Median
$343,084 $343.1 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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