North Carolina Grants Up to $100,000
- Alana V Allen
- Apr 27
- 7 min read
PNC Foundation
The L.B. Research and Education Foundation - Education & Health Grants
Deadline: Rolling year-round
Award Amount/Ceiling: First-time applicants: up to $35,000, established grantees: up to $75,000.
Description: The L.B. Research and Education Foundation provides grants to US-based nonprofits in two program areas—education and health—prioritizing approaches that address opportunity gaps tied to poverty, gender, race/ethnicity, and other factors, and that engage peers with lived experience. Education funding focuses on adolescents (generally grades 8–12), post-secondary pathways, and adult vocational education, and the Foundation does not currently fund early childhood or K–5 programs. Health funding supports research-informed programming in physical and mental health, including innovative methods that improve access and accessible mental health services that improve upon conventional practice. Interested organizations apply by emailing a 300–500 word concept paper and, if selected, may be invited to submit a full proposal 2–5 months later, there are no deadlines because the process is rolling year-round. LEARN MORE
Speedway Children’s Charities - Charlotte Chapter Grants
Deadline: June 26th, 2026
Award Amount/Ceiling: Not Published
Description: Speedway Children’s Charities – Charlotte Chapter provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving children (18 and under) in the Charlotte Motor Speedway region of North Carolina and South Carolina. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating within designated counties and demonstrate direct benefit to children. Grants are awarded through an annual competitive cycle and are funded through chapter-level fundraising events Funding consideration aligns with the following pillars: Critical Needs: including victims of sex trafficking, homeless youth and families, orphans, the foster population, and food security, Medical: including illness, dental care, disabilities, and therapy services, and Educational: including tutoring, literacy programs, and after-school programs. This opportunity is a strong fit for youth-serving nonprofits in the greater Charlotte area. LEARN MORE
The Duke Endowment - Health Care Program Grants
Deadline: Pre-application deadlines: May 15, November 15 2026, full application deadlines (if invited): June 15, December 15, 2026.
Award Amount/Ceiling: Not publicly disclosed
Description: The Duke Endowment Health Care Program Grants are focused on priority organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina, including nonprofit hospitals, academic health centers, Area Health Education Centers, select organizations in counties without an eligible hospital, and nonprofit inpatient facilities. Competitive proposals align with the program’s funding priorities, which include improving access to care for vulnerable populations, advancing maternal and infant health, strengthening mental health services with an emphasis on pediatric care, expanding oral health access, supporting population health, and building the health care workforce. Applicants whose pre-applications align with current priorities may be invited to submit a full application in the same cycle. Pre-applications are set to open 6 weeks before the full application deadline. LEARN MORE
Women to Women Greensboro - Systemic Change
Deadline: LOIs are due April 30, 2026
Award Amount/Ceiling: $50,000-$100,000
Description: Women to Women Greensboro’s Systemic Change grant tier supports large-scale programs serving women and children in Guilford County, with priority areas including housing and mobility, healthcare, education and workforce development, and food security. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits proposing a Guilford County program, and this tier is limited to organizations with at least three years of operation and a proven track record in the community. Funding supports specific programs, and organizations first apply through a letter of intent process before invited applicants move to the full application stage. LEARN MORE
TD Charitable Foundation -
Capacity Building Fund
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Award Amount/Ceiling: Up to $150,000
Description: The TD Charitable Foundation’s Capacity Building Fund offers Capacity Building Grants to strengthen nonprofit organizations through investments in tactics (strategy), talent (people), and tools (infrastructure/technology/evaluation). Eligible applicants include IRS 501(c)(3) organizations (or qualifying public school/government entities) located in a TD Bank, N.A. metro market area, with annual operating budgets of $2 million or less. Grant requests must be at least $25,000, and awards range up to $150,000. Applications are accepted twice per year according to TD’s funding calendar. LEARN MORE
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation -
Grants Deadline: Rolling
Award Amount/Ceiling: Not published
Description: The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation supports power building to advance racial equity and social and economic justice across an 11-state Southern footprint, including North Carolina. They invite proposals from nonprofits serving the South that have track records of helping people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice. Organizations may use funds for general operating support, project support, “glue” support for networks of grassroots and partner organizations, and organizational development needs. Prospective partners may submit an organizational summary at any point in the year, if work aligns and funding is available, MRBF may invite a full proposal and staff then bring recommendations forward for board approval. LEARN MORE
SECU Foundation -
Mission Development Grants
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Award Amount/Ceiling: Up to $40,000
Description: SECU Foundation’s Mission Development Grants provide funding to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in need of capacity-building assistance. The grant supports institutional assessments and coaching to strengthen organizational systems and leadership, helping organizations prepare for program expansion and long-term sustainability. Funding is used to evaluate organizational operations and develop targeted strategies that increase capacity for growth and leadership development. LEARN MORE
Community Foundation of Henderson County Community -
CFHC Community Grants Deadline: June 1, 2026, September 1, 2026, December 1, 2026 Award Amount/Ceiling: Not published
Description: CFHC’s Community Grants support tax-exempt organizations running programs located in Henderson County or providing direct benefit to Henderson County residents. CFHC encourages proposals that demonstrate collaboration, minimize duplication of services, emphasize prevention and early intervention, affect a broad segment of the population and are relevant to community needs. Focus areas include animal care, arts &culture, civic affairs, conservation, health, education, and human services. Applications are accepted quarterly, and awards are normally announced about two months after each cycle deadline. LEARN MORE
ChildTrust Foundation -
Program Grants
Deadline: Rolling
Award Amount/Ceiling: Not Published
Description: ChildTrust Foundation offers Program Grants for early childhood-focused education organizations serving young children (birth through age 8), their families, and early educators, with program work described as happening in Wake County and across eastern North Carolina (“from Raleigh to the coast”). Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 organizations operating in North Carolina (the foundation typically does not fund individual schools directly) and are aligned with IMC’s non-discrimination policy. There are no application deadlines or fixed grant cycles, grants are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year. Applicants are asked to start by contacting the foundation to confirm fit, then submit a short proposal with basic financial documentation (budgets, 990, audited financials). LEARN MORE
Golden LEAF Foundation -
Open Grants Deadline: June 25, 2026, August 20, 2026, October 22, 2026
Award Amount/Ceiling: Up to $500,000
Description: Golden LEAF’s Open Grants Program funds economic development projects in North Carolina, with emphasis on tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and/or rural communities. Eligible applicants are governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and awards in this program are $500,000 or less. The process is a two-stage application: applicants submit a Stage 1 application, and only selected applicants are invited to submit a Stage 2 application for funding consideration. Priority funding areas include Job Creation & Economic Investment, Workforce Preparedness, Agriculture, and Community Competitiveness. Applications are submitted through Golden LEAF’s Fluxx grant portal, and submissions are grouped into recurring board-cycle deadlines while still allowing applications throughout the year. LEARN MORE
Fidelity Foundation -
Capacity Building Grants Deadline: No fixed deadline / LOIs accepted anytime
Award Amount/Ceiling: Not published
Description:
The Fidelity Foundation supports established nonprofits pursuing strategic, transformative initiatives that can measurably improve impact—typically capacity-building work in capital investments, planning initiatives, or technology projects. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities with $1M+ operating budgets proposing projects budgeted at $100K+, and must align to the Foundation’s sector priorities (Arts & Culture, Conservation, Education, Health, Social & Economic Mobility). Raleigh and Durham, NC are areas of particular geographic focus. Applicants generally begin with a Letter of Inquiry, and the Foundation notes it does not frequently fund unsolicited LOIs, responses are typically provided within 60 days. LEARN MORE
Truist Foundation - Building career pathways to economic mobility Deadline: July 31, 2026, November 30, 2026 Award Amount/Ceiling: Minimum grant is $15,000, Maximum not published
Description: The Truist Foundation invests in innovative nonprofits that work with adults and align with its key areas of focus: “building career pathways to economic mobility” and “strengthening small businesses”. The Truist Foundation supports needs that are sustainable and don’t commit funds to recurring expenditures such as funding for a new program launch, a curriculum to expand or strengthen a program, equipment to deliver a program, and capital needs. The application process is open through Truist’s online portal with three annual deadlines (March 31, July 31, Nov 30) and decisions are communicated roughly four months after each deadline. Truist requires applicants to be qualifying 501(c)(3)/509(a) organizations and notes it does not provide general operating support for this pillar. LEARN MORE
The Harris & Frances Block Foundation -
Grant Proposal Deadline: June 1, 2026, December 1, 2026
Award Amount/Ceiling: Up to $35,000
Description: The Harris & Frances Block Foundation supports small, grassroots organizations working toward just and sustainable communities, with priority geographies that include North Carolina. Funding focuses on environmental education and justice, food and farm initiatives. The process begins with a short Letter of Inquiry that can be submitted year-round, selected applicants may be invited to submit a full proposal for spring or fall board review, with proposal deadlines of June 1 and December 1. LEARN MORE
The J.W. Couch Foundation -
Historical Preservation Deadline:
September 25, 2026 Award
Amount/Ceiling: Minimum request is $50,000,
maximum award not published.
Description: The J.W. Couch Foundation is accepting grant applications for projects that support historical preservation. We believe in preserving our history so that we can understand and educate the importance of community. Historic places affect our identity and have a direct impact on our well-being. Outside of historical preservation, applicants may submit letters of grant inquiry for other focus areas the foundation supports (including education, and wellness). Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and the application indicates a minimum request of $50,000. LEARN MORE
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