Environment Grants in North Carolina

Appalachian Voices

Clean energy transition and environmental advocacy in Central Appalachia

American Lung Association

Clean air research, education, and advocacy programs in NC

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Supports education, environment, and community vitality programs in communities served by Dominion Energy across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants through a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs for marine research, education, and extension activities in coastal communities.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Competitive grants for climate adaptation planning and implementation in coastal and Great Lakes communities, including vulnerability assessments and resilience strategies.

NC Dept of Environmental Quality

Grants for water quality, land conservation, and clean energy projects in North Carolina.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants to coastal states for implementing approved coastal zone management programs, including planning, permitting, and resource protection.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for restoring coastal and marine habitats including wetlands, coral reefs, mangroves, and fish passage to benefit trust species and coastal communities.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for formal and informal education projects to build environmental literacy about ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate topics.

USDA — NRCS

Competitive grants for innovative approaches to conservation on working agricultural lands, including soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

AmeriCorps

Grants to organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs in education, health, environment, economic opportunity, and disaster services.

The Foundation for the Carolinas

The Foundation for the Carolinas ($2.7B in assets) supports nonprofits in NC through grants focused on education, community development, arts, health, environment. Awards range from $5,000 to $250,000.

Duke Energy Foundation

Supports workforce development, K-12 education, and community vitality in Duke Energy service territories across the Southeast and Midwest.

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina ($300M in assets) supports nonprofits in NC through grants focused on education, environment, community development, health. Awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for prevention, removal, and research of marine debris, including community-based cleanups, derelict fishing gear removal, and debris monitoring.

Triangle Community Foundation

Triangle Community Foundation ($600M in assets) supports nonprofits in NC through grants focused on education, community development, arts, environment. Awards range from $2,500 to $150,000.