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Find similar grantsNC Green Business Fund is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ). The NC Green Business Fund awards funds to North Carolina small for-profit and non-profit businesses, and State and local governmental entities, to encourage the development and commercialization of promising green technologies.
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Financial Opportunities | NC DEQ These are some organizations/websites available offering financial support to recycling businesses in the form of grants, loans, etc. Quick links to sections below: NC Department of Environmental Quality Various Financial Entities Additional Start-Up Resources Tools for Green Business/Energy --------------------------------------------------- NC Department of Environmental Quality DEACS Recycling Business Assistance Center – offers grants to NC recycling businesses and additional financing resources for recycling businesses.
DEACS Local Government Recycling Assistance Team – offers waste reduction and recycling grants for NC local governments. Division of Waste Management – offers tax exemption on equipment and facilities used exclusively for recycling and resource recovery. Various Financial Entities Self-Help –a community development lender that has provided more than $3.
9 billion in financing to more than 43,000 home buyers, small businesses and nonprofits nationwide. Natural Capital Investment Fund – funds small and emerging triple-bottom line businesses providing loans from $15,000 to $2,500,000 in the Southeast region.
SJF Ventures : a community development venture capital fund that finances companies that foster sustainable communities through employment, revitalization, resources efficiency and environmental benefits. Slow Money NC : a non-profit that connects people who want to make affordable, peer-to-peer loans to the sustainable farmers and local food businesses in their community who have a viable need for capital.
The Support Center : a non-profit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides small business loans and financial training to start-ups and existing businesses and lending services to community-based organizations. Business Link North Carolina : free assistance to start your business.
Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC): helps small and emerging business owners meet the challenges of today's business environment, manage that ever-changing world, and plan for the future of their business. SBTDC’s Business Start-Up & Resource Guide (pdf) NC Small Business Center Network (NCSBC): offers a wide range of programs and services for existing and prospective business owners.
Self-Guided Business Assessment (pdf) How to Develop a Business Plan: A Guide for Established Businesses Information for Expanding a Business Additional Start-Up Resources NC Secretary of State Website NC Secretary of State Launching a New Business : designed for businesses that have recently opened or are getting ready to open in NC.
Southeastern OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center : training for employees in the basics of occupational safety and health. NC Rural Center's Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship : provides information on rural development, young entrepreneurs, statistics, and more.
Online Business Services (pdf) NC Bar Foundation Entrepreneurs Assistance Program : provides services to low-wealth entrepreneurs through education, patenting services, and legal representation. NC Small Business Center Network (NCSBC): offers a wide range of programs and services for existing and prospective business owners.
How to Develop a Business Plan: A Guide for Established Businesses Information for Expanding a Business Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC): helps small and emerging business owners meet the challenges of today's business environment, manage that ever-changing world, and plan for the future of their business.
Strategy and Organizational Development tools that help owners and managers identify priorities and strategies to evaluate their company in areas such as management vision, finance, marketing, human resources, operations and information technology.
Tools for Green Business/Energy DSIRE is an ongoing project of the NC Clean Energy Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. The NC State Energy Office .
The State Energy Office is North Carolina's lead agency for energy programs and services and is the official source for energy information and assistance for consumers, businesses, government agencies, community colleges and schools and the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The NC Green Business Fund.
This program awards funds to North Carolina small for-profit and non-profit businesses, and State and local governmental entities, to encourage the development and commercialization of promising green technologies. The Commerce Department's NC Office of Science, Technology & Innovation administers the program. Sustainable Tourism Resources are available from the Economic Development of NC (EDPNC) - Division of Travel and Tourism.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: North Carolina small for-profit and non-profit businesses to encourage development and commercialization of promising green technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NC Green Business Fund is funded by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Environmental Assessment Funding Grant (MARC Grant) is a grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Brownfields Redevelopment Section that funds environmental site assessments, reuse planning, and community engagement in historically disadvantaged areas of North Carolina. The EPA awarded NC DEQ a $2 million MARC grant in 2022 to complete assessments across three historically disadvantaged regions of the state. Sites are selected on a rolling basis through staff outreach to eligible communities through September 2027. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and other entities in North Carolina whose properties may qualify for brownfields assessment and reuse planning support.
Environmental Assessment Funding Grant (MARC Grant) is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Brownfields Redevelopment Section. The Environmental Assessment Funding Grant (MARC Grant) funds environmental site assessments, reuse planning, and community engagement in historically disadvantaged areas of North Carolina. Sites are selected on a rolling basis through staff outreach to eligible communities.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
On June 11, 2026, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the EPA's February 2025 termination of the $2.8 billion Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program — created by Section 60201 of the Inflation Reduction Act — was arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. The ruling voids the termination but does not order the EPA to resume the program, leaving the September 30, 2026 statutory deadline as the binding constraint. For the 116 grantees and the coalition of nonprofits, cities, and tribal partners that were already in award negotiations, the next 105 days will determine whether the program survives in any operational form or migrates entirely to the Court of Federal Claims as a damages action.
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