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Community Grantmaking Program (North Carolina) is sponsored by North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). The NCCF's affiliate foundations, giving circles, and other application-based grantmaking programs support a wide range of community needs in North Carolina, including human services, education, youth development, health, and food/nutrition. Grant decisions are made by community members with local knowledge.
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Apply for Grants and Scholarships | NCCF Apply for Grants and Scholarships Apply for Grants and Scholarships Apply for grants and scholarships The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to partner with our fundholders to offer a robust grants and scholarships program across the state. Awarding grants and scholarships strengthens North Carolina communities and is fundamental to our mission.
We’re proud that our grants and scholarships impact every corner of the state and beyond. NCCF is privileged to administer grants on behalf of fundholders to support charitable organizations doing important work across North Carolina. Many of our competitive grants programs are awarded in partnership with our statewide network of local affiliate foundations and giving circles.
We steward other important grantmaking for regional programs, corporate clients and in times of disaster. NCCF is proud to partner with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina. All our scholarship opportunities are made from specific funds with criteria established by the original donor.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Charitable organizations serving communities within NCCF's statewide network in North Carolina. Specific eligibility may vary by affiliate foundation or giving circle. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Grantmaking Program (North Carolina) is funded by North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.