Unlocking Educational & Equity Potential: Your Guide to North Carolina (NC) Grants

 

North Carolina is enhancing its educational offerings through initiatives aimed at broadening Career and Technical Education (CTE) access at earlier educational stages. The CTE Grade Expansion Grant is designed to prioritize the inclusion of students in the sixth and seventh grades, facilitating early exposure to career and technical education pathways. This grant seeks to fortify the future workforce by equipping younger students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in various career fields.

North Carolina Grant Program Overview

Here are the grant descriptions following your model:

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Description: Recognizes outstanding afterschool programs providing high-quality learning and youth development.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 programs with measurable outcomes.

  • Website: Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Bright Ideas Education Grants

  • Description: Funds innovative classroom projects developed by teachers in North Carolina.

  • Amount: Up to $2,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in North Carolina.

  • Website: Bright Ideas Education Grants

  • Deadline: Typically in September.

Coding and Mobile App Development Grant

  • Description: Supports schools and educators in implementing coding and app development programs.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and educational institutions.

  • Website: Available through specific technology education foundations.

  • Deadline: Varies.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Description: Supports distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000,000.

  • Duration: 1-3 years.

  • Eligibility: State and local entities, nonprofits.

  • Website: USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Dominion Energy

  • Description: Supports community initiatives in education, environment, and human services.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in areas served by Dominion Energy.

  • Website: Dominion Energy Grants

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Duke Energy Foundation

  • Description: Provides funding for education, environment, workforce development, and community impact projects.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools in Duke Energy service areas.

  • Website: Duke Energy Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

EE North Carolina

  • Description: Supports environmental education programs and projects throughout North Carolina.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools, nonprofits, and educators in North Carolina.

  • Website: EE North Carolina

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Golden LEAF Foundation Open Grants Program

  • Description: Supports projects in economic development, education, workforce preparedness, and infrastructure.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and governmental entities in North Carolina.

  • Website: Golden LEAF Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports projects advancing technology for humanity, focusing on education and research.

  • Amount: Up to $100,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, educational institutions.

  • Website: IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Deadline: July 15 annually.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Description: Supports public safety, disaster relief, and STEM education programs.

  • Amount: $10,000-$50,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, public safety organizations.

  • Website: Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

North Carolina Humanities Council

  • Description: Funds humanities-based projects that engage the public and enhance cultural understanding.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions in North Carolina.

  • Website: NC Humanities Council

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

NC Environmental Education Grants

  • Description: Provides support for environmental education initiatives in North Carolina.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Educators, schools, and nonprofits.

  • Website: Available through NC environmental agencies.

  • Deadline: Varies.

NC STEM Center

  • Description: Offers resources, support, and funding for STEM education initiatives across North Carolina.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Schools, teachers, and educational organizations.

  • Website: NC STEM Center

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

North Carolina Bright Ideas Education Grants

  • Description: Funds innovative classroom projects developed by teachers in North Carolina.

  • Amount: Up to $2,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in North Carolina.

  • Website: Bright Ideas Education Grants

  • Deadline: Typically in September.

PNC Grow Up Great Early Childhood Grant

  • Description: Supports early childhood education initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions focusing on early childhood education.

  • Website: PNC Grow Up Great

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Reynolds American Foundation

  • Description: Supports community development, education, health, and human services projects.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions.

  • Website: Reynolds American Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

The Gannett Foundation

  • Description: Supports nonprofits focusing on education and neighborhood improvement in Gannett communities.

  • Amount: $1,000-$10,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett service areas.

  • Website: The Gannett Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

  • Description: Supports K-12 science and mathematics education projects.

  • Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

  • Website: Toshiba America Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by grade level and amount.

Navigating the Grant Application Process

  • Thorough Research: Understand the grant's purpose, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities.

  • Compelling Narrative: Clearly articulate your project's goals, objectives, and potential impact.

  • Detailed Budget: Provide a realistic and itemized budget that aligns with the grant's guidelines.

  • Timely Submission: Adhere to all deadlines and ensure all required documents are included.

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