Cannon Foundation Community Grants in North Carolina
Nonprofit organizations in North Carolina seeking capital or equipment funding for healthcare, higher education, human services, or community projects may be eligible for support. Cannon Foundation supports projects such as facility construction or renovation, infrastructure upgrades, medical or training equipment, and preservation-related community initiatives, prioritizing well-established organizations with at least five years of successful operations.
Cannon Foundation Inc
Grassroots Justice Funding for Rural Groups via Southern Partners Fund
Rural, member-led community groups working on grassroots organizing for social, economic, or environmental justice in the rural South can apply for Southern Partners Fund’s Discretionary Fund, with awards up to US $3,500. North Carolina organizations may seek support for capacity building, community organizing events, voter engagement, technical assistance, or travel for civic engagement activities.
Southern Partners Fund
Community Project Grants for Guilford County Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 26, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public governmental units in Guilford County, North Carolina can apply for Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 to support local projects. Funding can cover new initiatives, program expansions, capital improvements, special projects, and operating needs, including eligible historic preservation efforts benefiting county residents.
Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
North Carolina Robotics Funding via John Deere Foundation
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
North Carolina robotics teams associated with schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through John Deere Foundation to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Eligible teams are near John Deere Inspire communities or have a committed John Deere mentor, and must primarily serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural students, which may include youth involved in preservation-related education projects.
John Deere Foundation
Glass Foundation Grants for North Carolina Preservation
Full proposal due Dec 12, 2026
Grants from Glass Foundation help North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations fund capital campaigns, construction, renovation, and program equipment. Eligible projects must serve Western North Carolina counties and focus on environmental education or preservation, youth educational opportunities, or cultural and historical heritage, with awards up to US $200,000; an LOI is required before a full proposal.
Glass Foundation, Inc.
STEM Education Funding from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits running FIRST LEGO League Explore teams near John Deere communities in North Carolina and other listed areas can seek funding to support STEM education for underserved and underrepresented youth. Focused on STEM, John Deere Foundation invites eligible teams to apply, with priority for those meeting equity, diversity, and rural criteria.
John Deere Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
STEM Education Funding for Schools from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
North Carolina schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits running FIRST LEGO League Discover teams can access funding through John Deere Foundation to support underserved and underrepresented students in STEM. Teams near Raleigh-Durham with qualifying demographics or rural status, or with committed John Deere mentors, may be eligible for registration support and related program costs.
John Deere Foundation
Conservation Easement Funding for Land Donors via North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Organizations securing donated land or conservation easements for natural, cultural, or historic resource protection in North Carolina can apply for the Donation Mini-Grant Program, awarding up to US $50,000 for transaction, property management, and stewardship costs. Grants from North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources support projects preserving riparian corridors, ecological diversity, military buffers, and historic interpretation sites.
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Arts Grants in North Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit arts and PreK–12 education organizations with programming in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties can receive multi-year general operating support, typically US $20,000 - US $50,000 annually, to strengthen their work. Focused on arts and cultural development, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation prioritizes equity, accessibility, and organizations at key developmental or transitional stages that may also support preservation of local culture.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
US $25,000 - US $5,000,000
North Carolina Preservation Funding via Department
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
State agencies, local governments, and conservation nonprofits in North Carolina can seek funding to protect water resources, conserve land, and preserve historic properties. With a mission to steward natural and cultural resources, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources provides grants of US $25,000 - US $5,000,000 for land acquisition, stream restoration, innovative stormwater, and planning projects that include permanent conservation protections.
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Agricultural Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Eligible North Carolina public agencies, nonprofits, and some private sector entities can seek funding for agricultural and community economic development projects benefiting tobacco-dependent or agriculture-based populations. Grants from NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission help North Carolina organizations support diversification, increase farm profitability, develop natural resources, and build skills, which may include preservation-related efforts in rural communities.
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
North Carolina Community Foundation Grants for Preservation
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Qualified 501(c)(3) charities, local governments, public schools, and fire or rescue departments in North Carolina seeking program funding can apply for US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support community needs. The North Carolina Community Foundation’s Unifour Endowment serves Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, and may benefit projects that include historic preservation alongside education, human services, and related priorities.
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
North Carolina Community Foundation Support for Preservation
Applications due Apr 14, 2027
Historic preservation and other community-focused nonprofits in North Carolina can apply for grants supporting programs in Hoke County. Grants from North Carolina Community Foundation help fund education, basic needs, arts, historic preservation, health, recreation, youth development, environment, and animal welfare. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) charities, local government units, public schools, and fire and rescue departments.
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Conservation and Education Grants from Adams Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and exempt governmental units in North Carolina can apply for the Adams Dr Richard Char Fdn Trust’s funding to support medical science education, sustainable agriculture, conservation, and wildlife preservation. Programs in the Piedmont region with preservation or conservation components may be especially competitive for this flexible, charitable support.
Adams Dr Richard Char Fdn Trust
National Trust Grants for North Carolina Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations in North Carolina preserving battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures can seek funding for planning and education projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports activities like preservation planning, feasibility studies, community forums, capacity building, and innovative public education to advance historic preservation efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Universal
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering education, well-being, arts, civic, or environmental programs can apply for up to US $5,000 in Universal Leaf Foundation Grants. With a mission to strengthen communities, Universal Corporation provides support in Nash and Granville Counties, which may benefit organizations preserving historic places as part of broader community initiatives.
Universal Corporation
North Carolina Community Services Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 30, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and approved local government entities serving Caswell County in North Carolina can apply for the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region’s competitive grants to support community services, including historic preservation and related projects. This cycle draws from Community Impact, field of interest, and donor advised funds across the Dan River Region.
The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region
Foundation for the Carolinas Support for Community Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
Focused on community initiatives, Foundation for the Carolinas invites North Carolina 501(c)(3) charities, churches, governments, and schools to seek funding for projects benefiting Union County residents. Grants up to US $7,500 prioritize measurable-impact programs, including broad charitable efforts, teacher professional development, and services for people with visual or hearing impairments, which may include preservation-related activities.
Foundation for the Carolinas
John William Pope Foundation Human Services Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Aug 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing human services or arts programming can seek funding to support needs such as hunger relief, housing, health care access, job training, and related services in North Carolina communities. Focused on community well-being, John William Pope Foundation invites groups serving primarily Wake and Vance Counties, with some support extending into the broader Triangle region, to apply.
John William Pope Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from North Carolina Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, and eligible fire and rescue departments can apply for US $1,000 - US $3,000 grants to support local programs. Organizations serving Currituck and Dare counties may receive funding for education, human services, basic needs, health, recreation, youth development, arts, environment, animal welfare, and historic preservation projects.
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Native Plant Conservation Grants from North Carolina Native Plant Society
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
Organizations and public agencies in North Carolina can receive up to US $1,000 for native plant conservation, habitat restoration, and education projects through the North Carolina Native Plant Society’s B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund. Grants support native plant gardens, management of natural plant communities, and public education that may benefit preservation-focused initiatives and sites.
North Carolina Native Plant Society, Inc.
Huffman-Cornwell Foundation Grant
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
The Huffman-Cornwell Foundation, established in 1960, supports projects aimed at benefiting the people of Burke County, North Carolina. They prioritize initiatives in arts, education, children, the environment, historic preservation, and cultural and physical development. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations that align with these interests. The foundation is committed to enhancing community well-being through targeted grant-making.
Huffman-Cornwell Foundation
Community Grantmaking - Harnett County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment
Applications due Sep 8, 2027
The Harnett County Community Foundation provides support to charitable organizations in North Carolina, particularly those addressing COVID-19 challenges. By forgoing the traditional grant cycle, the foundation aims to assist nonprofits in various sectors, including education, health, and the arts. This initiative aligns with its mission to enhance community welfare through philanthropy and direct action. Organizations eligible for funding must be tax-exempt public charities or local government units, ensuring broad support for local needs.
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Grants for Robotics
Applications due Sep 25, 2027
FIRST robotics teams focused on STEM education in North Carolina and other eligible U.S. and Canadian communities can apply for John Deere Foundation support to cover FIRST LEGO League Challenge registration costs. Teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-based (or registered charities abroad), near John Deere Inspire locations or with active John Deere mentors, and primarily serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth.
John Deere Foundation
South Arts Grants for Appalachian Folk Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in eligible Central Appalachian counties of North Carolina preserving or supporting folk and traditional arts can apply for South Arts’ infrastructure grants, with awards of US $30,000 for non-programming needs. Funding may cover professional development, emergency planning, minor equipment or software, travel, marketing, or strategic planning to strengthen cultural preservation work.
South Arts, Inc.
Paul Green Foundation Support for North Carolina Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2027
North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations creating dramatic productions, programs, or publications that reflect Paul Green’s values can access funding through the Paul Green Foundation. Grants of US $500 - US $2,500 support projects advancing human rights, racial equality, and dramatic or literary work, which may benefit preservation-focused groups incorporating these themes.
Paul Green Foundation
North Carolina Rural Development Funding via Musser Fund
Applications due Oct 2, 2027
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. Efforts that strengthen local economies, preserve businesses, enhance public spaces, or support arts, education, and civic life may be eligible.
Laura Jane Musser Fund