Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant
The Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant aims to support outstanding nonprofits that enhance cultural engagement and artistic talent in the U.S. With a focus on programs that reach young people, the grant prioritizes organizations that create lasting impacts in the arts and sciences. The Foundation allocates 25% of its funding to cultural initiatives, favoring established organizations with a history of significant results. Eligible nonprofits must encourage inclusivity and sustainability in their programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Durham Basic Needs Funding via United Way
Individuals facing financial hardship in Durham, North Carolina can receive up to US $1,000 for basic needs such as housing, food, transportation, or other crisis-related essentials. Grants from United Way of the Greater Triangle also support residents in Orange, Johnston, and Wake counties, alongside local nonprofits responding to emergencies.
United Way Of The Greater Triangle
Michael & Susan Dell Partnerships
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides grants to organizations focused on improving the lives of children in urban poverty in the U.S., India, and South Africa. They prioritize projects in education, health, and family economic stability. Grants typically do not exceed 25% of a project's budget or 10% of an organization's annual expenses. The foundation seeks to partner with organizations already making an impact, ensuring funding supports impactful social enterprises.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Crisis Response Funding for Nonprofits from United Way
Nonprofit organizations in Durham, North Carolina facing a crisis-driven surge in requests for help can receive up to US $5,000 to provide direct assistance, expand capacity, or meet other critical needs. Grants from United Way of the Greater Triangle also support eligible nonprofits in Orange, Johnston, and Wake counties responding to resident instability.
United Way Of The Greater Triangle
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant
The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable, scientific, medical, and educational organizations that are 501(c)(3) certified. This private funder emphasizes impactful service to diverse populations without discrimination. Grants must be utilized within the United States and cannot be awarded to individuals, political candidates, or lobbying efforts. The Trust is dedicated to enhancing the general welfare through soundly-managed initiatives that contribute significantly to community needs.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Fox Family Foundation Support for Durham Nonprofits
Full proposal due Sep 15, 2026
Durham, Orange, and Wake County 501(c)(3) organizations can seek up to US $10,000 to support arts and culture, education, health, and human services work in Durham, North Carolina. Grants from Fox Family Foundation help nonprofits with general operating support, capacity and infrastructure projects, practical needs, collaborations, and occasional special projects, including multi-year awards.
Fox Family Foundation Inc
GSK IMPACT Awards: North Carolina
Full proposal due Sep 25, 2026
The GSK IMPACT Awards in North Carolina honor outstanding nonprofit organizations making a significant impact on community health. This annual program, in partnership with the Triangle Community Foundation, recognizes up to ten organizations for their exemplary contributions to health and wellness. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to improving community health through innovative and effective programs. Eligible organizations must operate in the Triangle area and meet specific criteria regarding revenue and community impact.
GlaxoSmithKline
J.W. Couch Foundation: Storytelling Grant
Full proposal due Sep 25, 2026
The J.W. Couch Foundation Grant focuses on supporting Wildlife Conservation nonprofit organizations that align with their mission of community betterment and environmental protection. The foundation seeks partnerships with organizations that promote animal wellbeing, early childhood education, teacher support, and outdoor activities. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)3 nonprofits or for-profit entities aligned with their charitable programs. This grant emphasizes collaboration and community engagement to create lasting impacts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation Education Grants in Durham
Applications due Oct 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, congregations, and public agencies serving K–12 students with academic programming in Durham, North Carolina can seek Triangle Community Foundation’s Send A Kid To Camp grants. Awards of US $20,000 over two years support unfinished academic learning, including staff time and supplies, for students impacted by recent pandemic-related disruptions.
Triangle Community Foundation
Spark Good: Strengthening Community - Local Grants
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.
Wal-Mart Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Durham, North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants. Grants from Ameriprise Financial help U.S. organizations working on hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and arts access, with preference for sites near key Ameriprise employee centers.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily focusing on U.S. applicants. The foundation supports projects in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental efforts. While the grant cycle runs from October 1 to March 1, it encourages innovative solutions to global challenges. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and funding is limited to one year. Unqualified organizations, including political entities, are ineligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Arts Education Grants in Durham
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Durham, North Carolina arts education nonprofits serving PreK–12 students who lack access to arts programming can access funding through the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation; awards range from US $15,000 - US $50,000 per year in multiyear general operating support. Eligible 501(c)(3)s must focus on participatory arts education and be located in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties, NC, with prior MDBF funding.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Academic Success Funding from Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on K–12 student academic achievement and early learning can seek US $15,000 - US $50,000 per year in multiyear general operating support in Durham, North Carolina and nearby counties. Grants from Mary Duke Biddle Foundation support student academic success programs serving primarily underserved students, including art education, in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties, NC.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Support for Arts
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups with programming in Durham, North Carolina and nearby counties can seek multi-year general operating support for artist-centered work. With a mission to improve lives, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation provides $20,000 - $50,000 annually to developing or established arts organizations under $2 million in expenses that demonstrate strong DEIA commitments.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation Grants for Durham Education
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
African American male students in Durham or Orange County planning to attend a four-year public or private college can receive scholarship support through the James M. Schooler, Sr Scholarship, awarding US $1,000. Triangle Community Foundation provides this higher-education funding, which may benefit local nonprofits assisting college-bound Black youth in Durham, North Carolina.
Triangle Community Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
The O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community welfare through philanthropic initiatives that support economic stability, workforce development, health services, and disaster relief. Established in 2020, the Foundation seeks to empower underrepresented individuals and organizations in the U.S. by addressing vital community needs. It particularly aims to provide assistance to nonprofits that foster positive change and improve quality of life for those in need, ensuring a lasting impact in local communities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
True Inspiration Awards
Applications due May 1, 2027
The True Inspiration Awards, established by Chick-fil-A in 2015, recognizes nonprofit organizations that significantly impact their communities. In 2025, the program will distribute $6 million in grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, to sixteen selected organizations. Categories include Caring for People, Caring through Food, Community, and Caring for our Planet, with a focus on educational initiatives, food security, housing services, and environmental stewardship, honoring the legacy of founder S. Truett Cathy.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Triangle Community Foundation Support for Nonprofits
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Durham, North Carolina and other Triangle counties can access cohort-based scenario planning, coaching, and general operating grants up to US $10,000 to navigate organizational change. Focused on nonprofit growth and development, Triangle Community Foundation invites prior grantees meeting budget, staffing, and service-history requirements to build long-term resilience and sustainability.
Triangle Community Foundation
Nonprofit Capacity Funding from Paul Green Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on organizational growth and development in Durham, North Carolina can receive up to US $10,000 to support scenario planning and implementation activities. Grants from Paul Green Foundation help Triangle-area organizations participate in virtual workshops and individualized coaching that build long-term financial resilience and sustainability.
Paul Green Foundation
Mutual of America's Community Partnership Award
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award honors exemplary nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that foster collaborative partnerships across sectors. Annually, a national competition showcases numerous organizations demonstrating impactful community partnerships. Six organizations receive recognition, including the Thomas J. Moran Award, which offers $100,000, and the Frances R. Hesselbein Award, granting $75,000. Since 1996, the award has acknowledged 262 partnerships, emphasizing Mutual of America's commitment to societal improvement through collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation
North Carolina Community Foundation Grants for Durham Nonprofits
Applications due Aug 4, 2027
Durham, North Carolina nonprofits and local government units with budgets under $500,000 can seek funding for programs, projects, or general operating support, with awards of US $500 - US $1,500. Grants from North Carolina Community Foundation help organizations in Durham and Wake Counties strengthen families, education, veterans and military services, and community development.
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
American Physical Society Grants for Durham Physics
Applications due Aug 31, 2027
Physics educators in Durham, North Carolina who excel in undergraduate teaching or service to physics education may be nominated for the SESAPS George B. Pegram Award from the American Physical Society. Eligible nominees have strong records such as producing physics majors, authoring notable textbooks, or providing outstanding service, with women and minority candidates especially encouraged.
American Physical Society (APS)
Durham Arts Education Funding via Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 5, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on PreK–12 arts education in Durham, North Carolina can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in one-year general operating support to expand high-quality, participatory programs for students lacking access. With a mission to strengthen arts education, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation provides funding to developing and established organizations meeting its local eligibility criteria.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Student Success Grants for Nonprofits from Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 5, 2027
Focused on student academic success, early learning, and arts education, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Durham, North Carolina and nearby counties to seek one-year general operating support. Developing and established organizations under a $2,000,000 budget can request up to US $10,000 if they have not received MDBF funding in the past five years.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Support for Durham Arts
Letter of inquiry due Sep 5, 2027
Arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in Durham, North Carolina can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in one-year general operating support to strengthen cultural programming. The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation funds organizations centered on the arts, arts education, or student academic success in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties that demonstrate DEIA commitments and modest budgets.
Mary Duke Biddle Foundation