Last verified September 9, 2026 · How we verify
As of September 2026, a North Carolina nonprofit can be matched against 9 North Carolina programs your nonprofit can apply for (9 of them set aside for nonprofits only), plus national and federal grants open to nonprofits, scored in your report.
Most of these grants never run an ad. The money is real, and much of it is open to North Carolina nonprofits alongside other organizations. The hard part was never qualifying. It was finding out the grant existed before the window closed. That is the part we fixed.
Every program here is available to nonprofits in North Carolina. Each lists nonprofits among its eligible applicants. The “Built for” column says whether a program is set aside for nonprofits only or open to nonprofits and other organizations. Each names its funder and links to the official page. No padding, no filler.
| Program | Amount | Status | Built for | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NC GSK Foundation Grants North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Verified Sep 9, 2026 | up to $50,000 | Closes Oct 1, 2026 | Nonprofit organizations only | Official page ↗ |
NC Humanities Project Grants North Carolina Humanities Verified Sep 9, 2026 | Varies | Closes Sep 10, 2026 | Nonprofit organizations only | Official page ↗ |
Nonprofit and Sponsorship Grants Publix Super Markets Charities Verified Sep 9, 2026 | Varies | Rolling, apply anytime | Nonprofit organizations only | Official page ↗ |
The Cannon Foundation Capital Grants The Cannon Foundation, Inc. Verified Sep 9, 2026 | Varies | Closes Dec 31, 2026 | Nonprofit organizations only | Official page ↗ |
ZSR Grants Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Verified Sep 9, 2026 | Varies | Rolling, apply anytime | Nonprofit organizations only | Official page ↗ |
4 more North Carolina programs your nonprofit can apply for, plus national and federal grants open to nonprofits, each scored against your specific organization, in your full report.
Looking beyond North Carolina? See grants for nonprofits nationwide. New to this? Read the guide: How to Write a Nonprofit Grant Application: A 2026 Guide.
The programs above are available to nonprofits in North Carolina. Some are set aside for nonprofit organizations only; most are open to nonprofits alongside small businesses or other organizations. The “Built for” column on each row tells you which is which, so you are never applying for something you are not eligible for.
No. A grant is not a loan. You never pay it back. Smaller awards usually ask for a short report on how the money was used. Larger federal grants can carry more formal reporting terms, so read the award conditions before you accept.
Every program shows the date we last verified it against the funder's own page. Anything that closes, moves, or changes gets caught by our daily re-check. How we verify grants.
This page lists North Carolinagrants a nonprofit can apply for. The report scores every program your nonprofit can apply for, including national and federal grants open to nonprofits, against your actual organization (your mission, your state, how you're structured) and comes with up to 10 written applications, done with you.
This page can't read your organization. The 3-minute quiz can. It matches your mission, state, and structure against every grant your nonprofit can apply for and shows you where you stand.
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