Community Development Funding for Appalachia from ARC
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian counties can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. The Appalachian Regional Commission supports community and economic development in North Carolina and 12 other states through investments in utilities, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, training, and leadership capacity.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Auto Club Group Foundation Grants for North Carolina Safety
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, local governments, and first responder agencies can seek funding for traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy initiatives. Focused on roadway safety and youth financial education, Auto Club Group Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $15,000 grants, including for passive speed enforcement equipment like speed display signs.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Community Impact Grants for Nonprofits from Triangle Community Foundation
North Carolina community development nonprofits can access funding through Triangle Community Foundation’s Clancy & Theys 1949 Fund to support measurable, lasting community impact. Grants up to US $10,000 prioritize education and workforce development, youth enrichment, and community well-being, including access to healthcare, housing, and essential social services in regions where Clancy & Theys operates.
Triangle Community Foundation
Community Program Funding from Amgen Foundation
Nonprofit and governmental organizations running humanitarian, social, education, or community programs in North Carolina may be eligible for support, especially if they serve Amgen communities or provide nationwide U.S. impact. With a mission to strengthen communities, Amgen Foundation provides charitable donations and sponsorships for qualified 501(c)(3) and similar charitable entities outside the U.S. healthcare community.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
State Employees Credit Union Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofits and governmental organizations in North Carolina seeking funding for housing, education, healthcare, human services, or community development projects can apply for SECU Foundation grants. Focused on high-impact, often capital or large-scale programmatic initiatives, the State Employees Credit Union Foundation prioritizes projects with regional or statewide reach that strengthen communities and public employees.
State Employees Credit Union Foundation
Grassroots Justice Funding for Southern Organizers via Southern Partners Fund
Grassroots, rural community groups working on social, economic, or environmental justice in North Carolina and the broader Southeast can apply for Southern Partners Fund’s Discretionary Fund, with awards up to US $3,500. Grants support community organizing, capacity-building, technical assistance, travel, and voter engagement, including work on education reform and immigration rights.
Southern Partners Fund
North Carolina Systems Change Funding via Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Applications due Jul 30, 2026
North Carolina 501(c)(3)s, colleges, universities, religious entities, and government units can seek US $30,000 - US $100,000 to advance state-level systemic change benefiting North Carolinians. Grants from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation support advocacy, research, organizing, and related strategies in education, environment, social and economic justice, and democracy, with emphasis on historically marginalized communities and multi-year general operating support.
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Education and Health Grants for Nonprofits from North Carolina Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in eastern North Carolina can apply for $25,000 - $50,000 grants supporting education, health, and human services programs. Grants from North Carolina Community Foundation’s Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment may benefit community development efforts, especially those serving women, children, youth, the elderly, and southeastern North Carolina counties.
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Impact Litigation Funding for Justice Organizations via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice in North Carolina and nationwide can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable grants for case expenses. The Impact Fund supports class actions and major cases that benefit communities facing systemic oppression, including community development and revitalization efforts.
The Impact Fund
Truist Foundation Support for Workforce Development
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
With a mission to strengthen communities, Truist Foundation provides North Carolina nonprofits focused on workforce and career pathways with US $10,000 - US $250,000 for innovative training, AI literacy, and wraparound services. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in the U.S. within the Truist footprint, serving adult workers and supporting economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Economic Development Funding for North Carolina Nonprofits from Golden LEAF
Letter of inquiry due Aug 20, 2026
Governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving North Carolina can apply for Golden LEAF’s Open Grants Program, offering up to US $500,000 for economic development projects. With a mission to strengthen North Carolina’s economy, Golden LEAF provides funding for job creation, agriculture, workforce preparedness, infrastructure, and community competitiveness in tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and rural communities.
The Golden LEAF Inc
Grants Supporting Western North Carolina Education
Applications due Aug 28, 2026
This grant opportunity supports North Carolina nonprofits and public agencies serving Western counties through human services and education initiatives. Funding up to $25,000 targets economically disadvantaged residents, expanding access to early childhood, K–12, and adult education, including workforce-aligned training that improves long-term economic stability and community resilience.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
John William Pope Foundation Support for Innovation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in North Carolina can receive project-specific funding for innovative arts or human services initiatives, including capital improvements, program development, equipment, and technology. John William Pope Foundation provides US $20,000 - US $100,000 for projects that produce measurable benefits for the organization and community, which may strengthen local community development efforts.
John William Pope Foundation
North Carolina Community Projects Funding via Jandy Ammons Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 11, 2026
North Carolina 501(c)(3) public charities with shovel‑ready capital projects for community development can seek support for wildlife habitats, parks, educational spaces, artistic installations, or Christian church mission projects. The Jandy Ammons Foundation funds standalone, project-driven endeavors, not ongoing programs, operations, or scholarships, that create lasting community assets and improved public spaces.
The Jandy Ammons Foundation
North Carolina Rural Development Funding via Musser Fund
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local governments in rural North Carolina counties can apply for the Laura Jane Musser Fund’s Rural Initiative planning and implementation grants, awarding up to US $25,000 for new community projects. Eligible efforts include collaborative community development, economic vitality, arts, education, and public space improvements with strong local participation and support.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Appalachian Regional Commission Economic Development Grants in North Carolina
Pre proposal due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofits, local governments, and partners advancing multi-state economic and community development projects in North Carolina’s Appalachian counties can apply for Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE planning and implementation grants, with awards up to US $10,000,000. Funding supports regional initiatives that strengthen business, workforce, tourism, and community revitalization across Appalachia.
Appalachian Regional Commission
American Honda Motor Grants for North Carolina Workforce
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in North Carolina offering manufacturing-focused workforce education can apply for American Honda Motor’s Education Pillar Award, with US $25,000 - US $100,000 for programmatic support. Eligible programs strengthen the manufacturing talent pipeline through hands-on training in design, data analytics, automation, and AI, benefiting communities where Honda associates live and work.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Duke Endowment Child Welfare Grants in North Carolina
Pre proposal due Dec 15, 2026
Child- and family-serving nonprofits in North Carolina can seek funding to implement or scale evidence-based programs that prevent or treat child abuse and neglect. Grants from The Duke Endowment help agencies strengthen child welfare services through implementation support, innovation, and advocacy, which may benefit community development efforts focused on vulnerable children and families.
The Duke Endowment
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, revitalization, and cultural enrichment can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants, including those in North Carolina. Focus areas include neighborhood revitalization, economic development, arts education, and access to arts for underserved residents. Priority goes to programs with strong Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Nature Conservancy Grants for North Carolina Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in North Carolina can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians funding, with awards up to US $100,000 for land acquisition and related project costs. Projects must lie within the Appalachians Program boundary and emphasize equitable community benefits and climate-resilient connectivity.
The Nature Conservancy
Camber Foundation Grants for North Carolina Communities
Applications due Feb 27, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored programs in Eastern North Carolina can seek $25,000 - $50,000 for community-focused health, education, and economic development work. Camber Foundation provides North Carolina community organizations with one-year general operating or project support for efforts like healthcare access, mental health, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and digital opportunity.
Camber Foundation
Community Development Fellowships for Nonprofits from NCRC
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit community development organizations working on housing, small business, or workforce development projects, including those in North Carolina, can host a graduate-level NCRC Fellow to advance real-world initiatives. National Community Reinvestment Coalition provides NCRC members with part-time fellows and training support, with priority for hosts in select cities and regions across the U.S.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc
Community Development Funding from Reisert Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina working on education, healthcare, or housing projects can apply for grants of US $500 - US $15,000 to support local community initiatives. The Raymond J and Mary C Reisert Foundation focuses on projects in selected eastern and Raleigh-area counties that improve quality of life for neighbors.
Raymond J And Mary C Reisert Foundation Inc
Economic Mobility Funding from Ally Charitable Foundation
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering programs in Charlotte, North Carolina can seek funding for affordable housing, financial education, or workforce development initiatives that advance economic mobility. Grants from Ally Charitable Foundation help North Carolina community development organizations expand quality housing access, deliver financial literacy tools, and create college and career pathways for underserved residents.
Ally Charitable Foundation
Southern Partners Fund Justice Grants in North Carolina
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina using grassroots organizing for social, economic, or environmental justice can seek general or project support through the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Grants from Southern Partners Fund help strengthen rural communities and leaders, which may benefit groups advancing community development and revitalization efforts.
Southern Partners Fund
Rural Arts Funding from Laura Jane Musser Fund
Applications due Jun 11, 2027
Nonprofit rural arts organizations in select North Carolina mountain counties can seek up to US $12,000 to develop, implement, or sustain literary, visual, music, and performing arts programs. The Laura Jane Musser Fund prioritizes groups that expand community access to the arts and demonstrate strong local engagement and support.
Laura Jane Musser Fund