Best Orange County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

Letter of inquiry due Sep 5, 2027

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Up to US $10,000

Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Support for Education

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on early learning, K–12 academic achievement, or arts education in Orange County, North Carolina can seek one-year general operating support, with awards up to US $10,000. With a mission to strengthen organizational effectiveness, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation provides developing and established nonprofits with funding to advance student academic success in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties.

Pre proposal due Jul 25, 2027

US $50,000

GSK IMPACT Awards: North Carolina

The GSK IMPACT Awards in North Carolina honor outstanding nonprofit organizations making a significant impact on community health. This annual program, in partnership with the Triangle Community Foundation, recognizes up to ten organizations for their exemplary contributions to health and wellness. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to improving community health through innovative and effective programs. Eligible organizations must operate in the Triangle area and meet specific criteria regarding revenue and community impact.

GlaxoSmithKline

US $15,000 - US $50,000

Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Grants for Arts Education

Applications due Feb 15, 2027

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on PreK–12 arts education can seek multi-year general operating support in Orange County, North Carolina, and nearby counties. Focused on arts education, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation invites developing and established organizations serving underserved students to apply for US $15,000 - US $50,000 annually, if previously funded within the last five years.

US $5,000

PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to innovative educational modules in eligible schools. This initiative supports public and charter schools in targeted counties, focusing on increasing student engagement in STEM fields. Through grant funding, participating schools can introduce new PLTW Launch modules and provide essential training for teachers, fostering a richer learning environment to prepare students for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Duke Energy Foundation provides Local Impact Grants to strengthen communities in North Carolina, offering up to $20,000 for various initiatives. These include workforce development, climate resiliency projects, and promoting inclusivity. Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, serve Duke Energy communities, and demonstrate measurable impacts. The Foundation prioritizes grants that support economic recovery, environmental conservation, and equitable access to opportunities, thus fostering sustainable growth and resilience across the state.

Up to US $20,000

Duke Energy: North Carolina: Local Impact Grants

Rolling deadline

The Duke Energy Foundation

Up to US $200,000

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP): State

Applications due Jul 25, 2027

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks by providing federal funding for security enhancements. Administered by the North Carolina Emergency Management, this competitive grant allows eligible organizations to apply for up to $150,000 per site, focusing on target hardening, planning, and training. The program aims to integrate nonprofit preparedness with local efforts, enhancing community safety and resilience against threats.

North Carolina Emergency Management

Up to US $20,000

PLTW Launch - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

The PLTW Launch program, supported by Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance student engagement in STEM education within eligible communities. This initiative will provide grants to schools that implement at least one PLTW Launch module in the 2025-2026 academic year, followed by another module in subsequent years. The program is designed to empower students with hands-on learning experiences that connect real-world challenges to essential skills, fostering a stronger future in STEM fields.

Applications due Aug 15, 2027

Unspecified amount

Bright Ideas Education Grants

The Bright Ideas Education Grants program, supported by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, empowers K-12 teachers to implement innovative projects in classrooms. With applications open from April to September, educators can seek funding for creative learning initiatives. Annually, around 600 grants are awarded, enhancing educational experiences across diverse disciplines. This initiative not only enriches classroom instruction but also strengthens community ties, demonstrating the cooperatives' commitment to improving quality of life for local students.

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives

Unspecified amount

Basic Needs and Income Creation

Applications due Mar 2, 2027

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on improving economic mobility and social progress through partnerships with nonprofits. It prioritizes basic needs, income creation, stable housing, and community empowerment. By supporting vulnerable populations, the foundation aims to enable individuals to achieve their goals and contribute positively to their communities. The foundation emphasizes sustainable progress, ensuring that all community members have access to essential resources and opportunities for growth.

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Enbridge - Safe Community First Responder Program

Pre proposal due Nov 15, 2026

The Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program is designed to support emergency response organizations across Canada and the U.S. by providing grants for safety equipment, training, and educational programs. Launched in 2002, it has invested over $22 million in enhancing community safety. Eligible organizations include fire departments and medical services located near Enbridge operations. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, helping improve the capabilities of first responders in rural and underserved areas.

Enbridge

US $10,000

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (John Deere)

The PLTW Gateway program expansion, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved students in John Deere communities. With a commitment to support 1 million youth by 2030, this initiative provides grants to schools seeking to expand their existing PLTW programs. Eligible schools must be within proximity of John Deere facilities and demonstrate a significant enrollment of students participating in free and reduced lunch programs, ensuring equitable educational opportunities.

US $10,000

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to Project Lead The Way initiatives in eligible communities. By providing grants for program expansion, the initiative encourages schools to implement new PLTW units and train teachers, empowering students with essential skills for future careers. This partnership seeks to inspire a new generation of learners through hands-on, real-world challenges, thereby fostering greater participation in STEM fields across various regions.

Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027

US $500 - US $15,000

Raymond J. and Mary C. Reisert Foundation Grant

The Raymond J. and Mary C. Reisert Foundation Grant aims to enhance community well-being by supporting local 501(c)(3) organizations in education, healthcare, and housing initiatives. Grants typically range from $500 to $15,000, with an emphasis on projects in Eastern North Carolina, Long Island, NY, and Central Maine. The foundation has awarded over 300 grants since its inception, reflecting its commitment to impactful community partnerships and ongoing evaluation of funded projects.

Raymond J And Mary C Reisert Foundation Inc

Unspecified amount

Seaboard Foundation Grant

Applications due Oct 1, 2027

The Seaboard Foundation Grant aims to enhance education, ensure food security, and foster animal welfare in communities where Seaboard operates. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with a U.S. Federal Tax ID. The Foundation's mission is broad, allowing for flexibility in focus and grant-making activities as determined by its Board of Directors. Applications are encouraged to be submitted early, adhering to the specified deadlines for consideration.

Seaboard Foundation

US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - North Carolina

Applications due Nov 3, 2026

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - North Carolina

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

General shooting programs
Competitive shooting
Education, training and safety
Hunting and conservation
Community outreach
Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Friends of NRA

Up to US $10,000

Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program

Applications due Oct 31, 2026

Orange County Economic Development Department

The Economic Development Department serves to diversify Orange County’s local economy by promoting the growth, retention and recruitment of small and locally-owned businesses, local agricultural and food processing ventures, entrepreneurial innovation start-ups, and large business employers engaged in a variety of retail trades, hospitality centers such as hotels and restaurants, light industrial manufacturing, logistics distribution centers, research and commercial office development. The Department strives to identify specific business prospects in these strategic sectors which are determined to be desirable, growth-oriented, environmentally clean, that pay at or above the Orange County living wage, and offer health care and related employment benefits. The underlying goal is to achieve a net increase in retail and property tax revenues to the County, and employment opportunities for our residents.

Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program

Purpose

This program is intended to provide assistance to Orange County farmers in developing new sources of agricultural income through the provision of grants. Farmer applicants must be able to demonstrate that their existing operation is a verifiable farm business meeting the following requirements:

Land - owned or leased by applicant in Orange County
Infrastructure - suitable for existing operation and any required expansion
Market - defined, accessible, with history of sales
Experience - knowledge, ability, and demonstrated relevant experience
Concept – demonstrates a valid need and specific request

Orange County of North Carolina

US $15,000 - US $50,000

Orange County Academic Success Funding via Mary Duke Biddle Foundation

Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on K–12 student academic achievement or early learning in Orange County, North Carolina can receive multiyear general operating support, with awards of US $15,000 - US $50,000 per year. Grants from Mary Duke Biddle Foundation support developing and established organizations serving primarily underserved students in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties, NC.

Letter of inquiry due Sep 5, 2027

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Arts Operating Support Funding from Mary Duke Biddle Foundation

Arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in Orange County, North Carolina can seek general operating support for arts, arts education, or student academic success programs, with awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation prioritizes smaller organizations in the Triangle region that demonstrate artistic excellence and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Applications due Jun 1, 2027

Up to US $10,000

Orange County Nonprofit Development Funding via Paul Green Foundation

Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on organizational development in Orange County, North Carolina can access funding and scenario-planning support through the Paul Green Foundation’s Responsive Grantmaking program. Eligible Triangle-area organizations receive virtual workshops, coaching, and may qualify for up to US $10,000 in general operating support tied to implementing their scenario plans.

Paul Green Foundation

US $1,000

Awesome Foundation - Local Chapter Grants

Rolling deadline

The Awesome Foundation offers Local Chapter Grants of $1000 to individuals and groups for innovative projects that enhance community engagement. Each chapter operates independently, focusing on unique interpretations of 'awesome' across various fields such as arts and technology. Grants are awarded monthly, emphasizing no-strings-attached support. This initiative encourages creativity and experimentation, aiming to inspire and delight communities worldwide. For more details, applicants can explore individual chapter preferences and restrictions through the foundation's website.

The Awesome Foundation

Unspecified amount

First Horizon Foundation Grants (North Carolina and South Carolina)

Rolling deadline

The First Horizon Foundation, established by First Horizon National Corp., supports communities in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Since 1993, it has donated over $90 million to enhance lives through grants focused on arts, education, environment, financial literacy, and health services. Eligible nonprofits in various cities can apply, while individuals and certain organizations, such as K-12 schools and political groups, are excluded from funding. This foundation is dedicated to making a positive impact in the regions it serves.

First Horizon Foundation

US $10,000

PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion by Burns and McDonnell aims to enhance STEM education in eligible communities. This initiative supports schools in expanding their existing PLTW Engineering programs, providing students with hands-on experiences and essential skills. The program focuses on empowering students through new courses and teacher training, ensuring access for underrepresented populations. By fostering excitement around STEM, Burns and McDonnell is committed to shaping the future workforce and enhancing educational opportunities in critical areas.