Equity & Access Grants in North Carolina

NC Department of Public Instruction

The NC Department of Public Instruction administers competitive grants to support K-12 public schools and districts in implementing innovative instructional programs, improving literacy and math outcomes, and expanding career and technical education.

NC Office of Rural Health

The NC Office of Rural Health provides grants to rural health clinics, safety net providers, and community organizations to improve access to healthcare, address health disparities, and strengthen rural health infrastructure in underserved North Carolina communities.

NC Department of Health and Human Services

NCDHHS funds nonprofits, health organizations, and community agencies providing mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability, public health, and social services to vulnerable North Carolinians.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation funds nonprofits working across North Carolina on democracy, environment, economic equity, children and families, and community development, with a focus on historically underserved communities.

NC Housing Finance Agency

NCHFA administers HOME, LIHTC, and other housing programs providing grants and financing to nonprofits, developers, and local governments for affordable rental and homeownership housing throughout North Carolina.

City of Charlotte

The City of Charlotte funds neighborhood associations and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood improvement, affordable housing, community safety, and quality of life projects benefiting Charlotte residents.