North Carolina Workforce Funding via US Bank Foundation
North Carolina nonprofits offering vocational and workforce education, job readiness, or related services can seek support for programs that advance work, home, and play. Focused on economic and workforce advancement, US Bank Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations in its service communities, especially those led by people of color, to apply for collaborative, high-impact grants.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for North Carolina Programs
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may complement vocational and trade education efforts. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation invites applicants to demonstrate documented community need, evidence-based outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support when requesting charitable contributions.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or related social programs in North Carolina may be eligible for grants that advance new approaches to social problems. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least a year test or expand creative solutions, which can include vocational and trade education initiatives.
Creag Foundation
North Carolina Youth Development Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek up to US $15,000 for programs, scholarships, or enrichment activities, including in North Carolina. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child advocacy, early development, poverty and homelessness services, refugee enrichment, and related initiatives that may include vocational or trade education components.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Startups
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits addressing major social or environmental challenges can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. With a mission to support transformative ventures, the foundation provides capital, intensive capacity-building, and community to organizations in North Carolina and other priority regions with proven models ready to grow.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Carolina Workforce Funding via Cisco Systems
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for workforce preparation, job readiness, or economic empowerment programs in North Carolina can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation. Grants up to Up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage solutions for economically underserved communities, which may include vocational training, career preparation, and green jobs initiatives with strong social impact potential.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Workforce and Education Funding for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Focused on workforce preparation and education, State Farm Companies Foundation invites U.S. educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies to seek support for safety, education, and community development initiatives. North Carolina organizations offering vocational or job-readiness programs may be eligible if their work aligns with these focus areas.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.
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 programs such as vocational or STEM education, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, food pantries, and efforts promoting healthy lifestyles through research and screening.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering early childhood education, workforce readiness, or community development programs in North Carolina can seek funding to benefit low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for education, economic development, housing, arts, and essential human services where it has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy (CDP)
Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy (CDP) focuses on impactful projects that foster sustainable development, engage employees, and leverage Roche's expertise. Their philanthropic efforts prioritize humanitarian, educational, environmental, and cultural initiatives, aiming to build stronger communities and support innovative projects. Eligibility is limited to local organizations, while ineligible projects include those with political or religious ties. The foundation strives to create a positive societal impact through collaboration and strategic partnerships.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Grants from Semnani
Nonprofits providing health, humanitarian aid, or social services can seek funding to support marginalized communities, including work that complements vocational and trade education efforts in North Carolina. Semnani Family Foundation supports programs in the U.S. and globally that advance healthcare access, disaster relief, child and women’s health, literacy, and related human services.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Carolina Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Carolina vocational and trade education nonprofits can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust to support charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law, with all grant funds used within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, workforce education, basic needs, or related initiatives can receive sponsorship support through the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Bank of America provides U.S. organizations with funding for programs such as preserving neighborhoods, job readiness, hunger and shelter services, arts and culture, environmental efforts, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit vocational and trade education programs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Storytelling and Education Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can seek funding to tell impactful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including in North Carolina. J.W. Couch Foundation supports initiatives such as mental health, mentorship, early childhood and 21st-century education, outdoor access, and related community programs, offering more than US $50,000 for storytelling projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grant
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
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 vocational or trade-related programs. Insperity provides North Carolina nonprofits with philanthropic grants and event sponsorships when they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where Insperity employees live and work.
Insperity
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 can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects within 30 miles of its manufacturing communities that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability, which may include vocational and trade education initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
The TJX Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store that align with their community mission. Eligible areas include basic needs, education for at-risk youth, workforce training, and safety from domestic violence. Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) for at least 12 months and have a nondiscrimination policy. Applications are invited through a Letter of Inquiry, with funding decisions based on community impact.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services programs in North Carolina can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environment and community services, Lawrence Foundation invites applicants whose work may include vocational or trade education within these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Vocational Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Grants to IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations for vocational and trade education, life skills training, and rehabilitation can support programs in North Carolina and across the U.S. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help fund workforce preparation, youth and senior services, disability programs, and other community-based initiatives, with awards typically ranging from US $1,000 - US $20,000.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Job Readiness Grants from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community basic needs and adult self-sufficiency, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding that addresses hunger, shelter, financial literacy, and workforce readiness. North Carolina organizations offering vocational training, life skills, or employment services for adults may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise employees or advisors actively volunteer.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in North Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
North Carolina vocational and trade education nonprofits can access funding for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects that strengthen communities. Through the Dr Scholl Foundation, eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year support, with applications accepted annually between October 1 and March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Workforce Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits with project, operating, and capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief. Nonprofits offering vocational and trade education or job readiness programs in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates may be especially well-suited.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in North Carolina can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Organizations offering vocational or trade education as part of broader youth development or academic enrichment may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in North Carolina with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, recognizing collaborations that measurably improve lives. U.S. nonprofits, including those offering vocational and trade education within broader community initiatives, may be honored for innovative, scalable approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those offering vocational or trade education in North Carolina, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s annual and multi-year grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for direct services and humanitarian aid. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities operating in specified countries.
Gupta Family Foundation