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North Carolina · Nonprofit Grant Window of Opportunity (WOO) Grants K-12 and community groups December 18, 2026 (opens August 24, 2026) Nonprofit – Keep North Carolina Beautiful North Carolina K-12 schools, nonprofits, civic groups, and community organizations may apply. Projects must focus on community beautification, litter reduction, recycling, or environmental education in North Carolina.
Organizations must be based in North Carolina and demonstrate a clear public environmental benefit from the project. Keep North Carolina Beautiful's Window of Opportunity grants fund community projects that improve North Carolina's environment through beautification, litter prevention, recycling, and environmental education. School projects that engage students in hands-on environmental stewardship are a strong fit for this grant.
The program has funded hundreds of projects statewide, engaging communities in caring for North Carolina's natural beauty. Application and Distribution Applications are submitted online through the Keep NC Beautiful website. The fall 2026 window opens August 24 and closes December 18, 2026.
Applications require a project description, expected community impact, timeline, and budget. Funded projects must be completed within the approved grant period. WOO Grants run on an annual fall cycle.
The 2026 window is August 24 to December 18. Visit keepncbeautiful. org to apply and confirm current deadlines.
WOO Grants award up to $3,000 per project. Funds cover materials, supplies, and direct project costs related to the approved beautification, litter, recycling, or environmental education activity. Forward Education Products for This Grant These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — environmental monitoring for student-led outdoor stewardship projects micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection tools for environmental science and monitoring programs Smart Hydroponics Kit — sustainable plant science aligned to environmental stewardship projects Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible for WOO Grants in North Carolina?
NC K-12 schools, nonprofits, civic groups, and community organizations may apply. Projects must focus on environmental stewardship, beautification, or environmental education in NC. How much funding is available through WOO Grants?
Awards are up to $3,000 per project for materials and direct project costs. Can WOO Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools? Yes.
WOO Grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing. How do North Carolina schools apply for WOO Grants?
Apply online at keepncbeautiful. org between August 24 and December 18, 2026. Submit a project description, community impact plan, timeline, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with WOO Grant funding? Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for North Carolina schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes WOO Grants fund.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: North Carolina K-12 schools, nonprofits, civic groups, and community organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,500 (most $1,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Window of Opportunity Grants are due December 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Window of Opportunity Grants is funded by Keep North Carolina Beautiful. 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.
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