Best Durham County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

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9,000+

Available grants

$3300.2M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3300.2M total

$5K median

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Durham County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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

Grant Insights : Durham County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

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

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

14 Durham County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

6 Durham County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

17 Durham County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

65 Durham County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - K through 12

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Success & Enrichment

Grant Deadline Distribution

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

Most grants are due in the fourth quarter.

15.7%

13.5%

17.7%

53.0%

Typical Funding Amounts

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

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$500 $500 Min.

$10,000 $10 K Median

$23,225 $23.2 K Average

$350,000 $350 K 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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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