North Carolina Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
North Carolina community development and housing nonprofits can apply for funding to advance economic opportunity, affordable housing, and arts and culture programs. Focused on economic and workforce advancement, US Bancorp Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, to seek support that may also benefit geology-related education or public space projects.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for North Carolina Youth
Focused on children, education, and health and human services, nonprofit organizations in North Carolina can apply for monetary support to run community-based programs. The Costco Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, including youth services and child welfare, and geology-related nonprofits may be eligible if their projects clearly advance these community-focused priorities.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can apply for funding that may benefit work in North Carolina. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are testing new approaches to societal issues, including those intersecting with geology-related community, environmental, or public safety challenges. Note: applications are by invitation; submit a letter of inquiry first.
Creag Foundation
North Carolina Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in North Carolina can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs may include early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, or refugee enrichment that engage or educate young people, including around geology-related topics.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Startups
With a mission to support early-stage social impact ventures, nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in North Carolina and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Organizations tackling urgent social or environmental challenges, including geology-related sustainability or environmental work, may be eligible if they serve underserved communities and can demonstrate measurable impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Carolina Tech-Enabled Solutions Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in North Carolina can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and submit a brief LOI before being invited to a full application.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Safety and Education Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in North Carolina can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation funding to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Projects involving disaster preparedness, community revitalization, STEM education, or related public safety efforts may be competitive, including those connected to geology or natural hazard risk in local communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in North Carolina
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, culture, or science programming, including those serving North Carolina, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, limited general, or endowment support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes youth arts engagement, artist development, and STEAM-focused science education with measurable, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in North Carolina, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Funding may benefit geology-related programs that address community services, STEM education, or health and social services connected to local environmental or resource issues.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
North Carolina geology organizations working with education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children may be eligible for project or scaling support; awards are more than US $50,000. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other entities in the U.S., India, and South Africa whose work benefits children and youth.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development in North Carolina can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides funding for programs serving low- and moderate-income families, including education, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and neighborhood revitalization.
PNC Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
North Carolina geology-focused charities and other accredited nonprofits can access funding for humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects that promote sustainable development. Local Roche affiliate offices manage support for projects based and operating in the same country, with priority for innovative initiatives that engage employees and leverage Roche’s scientific and logistical expertise.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation, including those serving North Carolina communities as part of its U.S. focus. The foundation funds work with marginalized populations worldwide, including healthcare access, women and children’s health, literacy, and humanitarian aid programs.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Carolina Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, scientific, medical, or educational fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and demonstrate broad, substantial impact on the populations they serve.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina can receive sponsorship support for community-focused programs addressing basic needs, workforce development, housing, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion. Bank of America Charitable Foundation offers regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit geology-related initiatives connected to community development or environmental priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
North Carolina Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships, including geology-related initiatives. Insperity provides eligible charities in communities where its employees live and work, are involved, or are clients with philanthropic funding once per year to help meet key service and financial goals.
Insperity
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in North Carolina near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in communities it serves, which may include geology-related or environmental initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in North Carolina can apply for TJX Foundation’s competitive grants to support basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Eligible community-based groups working within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office may benefit, including those whose geology-related work intersects these social impact areas.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in North Carolina can seek unrestricted support for operating or program costs. Focused on environmental conservation and community services, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants to U.S.-headquartered organizations, which may include geology-related initiatives within its environmental priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working on community, educational, cultural, environmental, or health programs can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. geology or science-focused groups if they fit within these eligible program areas.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. North Carolina organizations working in areas like food access, shelters, financial literacy, arts education, or community revitalization may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Geology Scholarship Funding from AEG Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Undergraduate geoscience students enrolled at accredited universities in North Carolina or South Carolina can receive support for their geology studies through the Carolinas Scholarship Fund. Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation awards these scholarships to AEG student members with a minimum 3.0 GPA and sponsorship from an AEG member or geoscience faculty member.
Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in North Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
North Carolina geology and related science organizations can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for education, environmental, health, social service, civic, or cultural projects. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking one year of project support, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina working to improve community quality of life can seek project, operating, or capital support to aid underserved people. With a mission to strengthen economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to local, non-discriminatory charities in communities where it has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina and similar charities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth education, family services, food security, and environmental stewardship programs. Organizations with geology-related environmental or land stewardship projects may be especially well positioned.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize impactful collaborations addressing significant social issues. North Carolina organizations with geology-related or other community-focused initiatives may be eligible if they demonstrate exemplary cross-sector partnerships and measurable benefits to the communities they serve.
Mutual Of America Foundation