Costco Foundation Grants for North Carolina Youth
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding that demonstrates clear community need and measurable outcomes. Focused on child- and family-serving work, the Costco Foundation considers monetary requests with strong community collaboration and diversified financial support, which may include organizations incorporating marine or coastal elements into youth or health programming.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service programs may be eligible for funding to address societal issues, including work related to marine environments in North Carolina. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are starting out or pursuing new directions develop creative approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social problems.
Creag Foundation
North Carolina Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in North Carolina can seek funding for programs such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, or environmental education. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000, and marine or water-focused youth initiatives may be eligible if they align with its mission and goals.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale proven solutions. With a mission to support transformative ventures, the foundation provides capital, intensive capacity-building, and community, which may benefit marine and ocean conservation efforts in North Carolina.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Carolina Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofits and NGOs 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. Programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities and advancing workforce readiness, green jobs, or related economic and educational opportunities may be eligible; applications are accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in North Carolina
Nonprofit cultural institutions in North Carolina offering arts, culture, or science programming, especially for youth, can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs or capital needs that create lasting impact. The Hearst Foundation supports U.S. organizations such as museums, performing arts groups, and arts schools, including STEAM initiatives that may complement marine or environmental education efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health and welfare, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. North Carolina groups with marine-related education, community, or health programs may be eligible if their projects fit these priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
North Carolina organizations and social enterprises serving urban children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants must request more than US $50,000 and operate within the foundation’s focus areas in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
North Carolina Department Grants for North Carolina Boating
North Carolina marinas and other boat-docking facilities in coastal counties can receive funding to install or upgrade marine sewage pumpout and dump stations, supporting cleaner boating waters. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality provides North Carolina marine and conservation organizations with up to US $20,000 per grant to expand convenient, environmentally responsible waste-disposal services for boaters.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development in North Carolina communities where PNC operates can seek funding for programs and services. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for initiatives like preschool education, workforce readiness, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization that primarily serve low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Community and Environment Grants from Roche
North Carolina environmental and community-focused charities can access funding through Roche for humanitarian, social development, science education, community resilience, and contemporary arts projects. Organizations whose marine or coastal work intersects with environmental education, conservation, disaster relief, or public spaces may be eligible, provided projects are managed by accredited charities and coordinated with local Roche affiliates.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation, which operates globally including North Carolina. The foundation funds programs serving marginalized communities, such as healthcare access, women and children’s health, disaster relief, literacy, and human and social services, and may benefit coastal or marine-area communities in need.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Development
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce training, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants are awarded at the foundation’s discretion to support housing, jobs, hunger, and other initiatives that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities, which may include marine-related community efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those providing humanitarian aid or social services, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and similar entities in countries such as the U.S. may include North Carolina groups whose marine-related work addresses poverty, disability, or disaster relief impacts.
Gupta Family Foundation
Conservation Storytelling Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can seek more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their environmental and conservation impact. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports compelling narratives that may benefit North Carolina groups working on marine or ocean conservation within its broader conservation priorities.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
North Carolina Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
North Carolina community service nonprofits can access funding and event sponsorships via Insperity, supporting programs that serve local residents. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations connected to Insperity employees, clients, or communities, and may find this useful if their marine or coastal work benefits areas where Insperity employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Conservation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding, including marine and ocean-related efforts in North Carolina, can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Funding may help advance conservation projects, community-based environmental initiatives, or programs that promote respect for people, life, and the planet.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities in North Carolina communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, or environmental programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in these areas, which may include marine or coastal community initiatives where relevant.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. North Carolina groups with marine-related youth or community programs near TJX locations may be eligible if they meet mission and policy requirements.
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 program or operating support for conservation and related work. Focused on broad environmental and community causes, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants that may benefit marine and ocean conservation efforts among eligible organizations.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working on community-based programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental and wildlife protection can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits, including those with marine or ocean conservation components, where modest funding can have a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding that strengthens basic needs, community development, and cultural enrichment, including in North Carolina. Eligible organizations must align with one of three focus areas and demonstrate measurable outcomes, financial stability, and, ideally, active Ameriprise volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in North Carolina can seek project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to local, non-discriminatory charities in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for underserved youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-focused projects. North Carolina groups with marine or coastal education, community gardens, or environmental initiatives that fit these categories may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Collaborative Community Impact Grants from Mutual of America
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in North Carolina with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors exemplary collaborations with public, private, or social sector partners, which may include marine or coastal initiatives that build cohesive, model communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation