These foundations have a track record of funding human services work in North Carolina, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding human services in North Carolina that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Nov 18, 2026)Award: $10K – $150K
Food insecurityFood pantry capacityFood service equipment and infrastructure+6 more
Who can apply: Open to Network U.S. member agencies in good standing. Applicants must have 10% of the project budget already committed for consideration and must provide 70% of the project funding to be eligible to receive the remaining 30% match. Projects must address capital needs that increase food-service capacity, efficiency, geographic reach, scope, or number of clients served. Staffing and in-kind support do not count toward capital budget costs. Funded agencies must submit progress and final reports, financial documentation, proof of match, and a one-year post-operations narrative.
Humanities educationCollege readinessHigher education access+3 more
Who can apply: Colleges and universities interested in launching Knowledge for Freedom programs may apply. Programs must bring low-income high school students to campus for an intensive summer humanities seminar taught by college faculty, use transformative texts, provide college application assistance and a civic engagement or public service project, engage alumni, and present faculty leadership and a sustainability plan. General Teagle guidelines require U.S.-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and domestic activities.
Community needsArts and cultureConservation+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving the Henderson County area may apply. Historical guidance states that 501(c)(3) organizations, IRS-equivalents, or accepted fiscal agents are eligible.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving Cleveland County, North Carolina, with work focused on faith-based initiatives, education, or human services.
Arts and cultureEducation and leadershipEnvironmental sustainability+2 more
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit organizations serving the listed geographic areas may apply. Grants are not provided to individuals, for trips or tours, solely religious, social, or fraternal organizations, charities that redistribute funds to other charitable organizations except recognized united-fund type organizations, K-12 schools, political organizations or organizations primarily influencing legislation or promoting a particular ideological viewpoint, or operating budget deficits.
Who can apply: Tax-exempt organizations may submit one request per fiscal year. Requests must support a specific program or project, identify clear costs and specific outcomes, and benefit Cleveland County or surrounding communities. The Foundation does not fund individuals, loans, advertising, political causes, annual funds, endowment or capital campaigns, capital repairs or improvements in excess of $50,000, reimbursement costs incurred before the deadline, third-party regranting or funneling organizations, or projects restricted to a particular faith community or promoting a specific religious doctrine. Operating support for religious entities is not funded.
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