North Carolina Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in North Carolina can seek support that strengthens work, home, and play. Focused on equity and community development, U.S. Bank Foundation prioritizes groups serving designated bank communities and those led by people of color, including programs touching criminal justice–impacted populations.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for North Carolina Youth
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program support. Focused on community impact, the Costco Foundation considers projects with demonstrated need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding, which can include programs intersecting with crime prevention or criminal justice system reform for youth and families.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs can apply for support, including those based in North Carolina. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are piloting new approaches or moving in a new direction, and may benefit groups working on crime, justice, or criminal justice system reform.
Creag Foundation
North Carolina Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Youth-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina seeking support for children’s health, education, development, and welfare may be eligible for grants up to US $15,000. The Dan Paul Foundation supports programs such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education, which can include youth crime-prevention or justice-related initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
With a mission to support early-stage social impact innovation, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides North Carolina and global social impact organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years in unrestricted funding or investment capital plus intensive capacity-building support. Eligible nonprofits and impact-first for-profits must serve underserved communities and operate scalable, systems-focused models that may include criminal justice reform work.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Carolina Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment programs in North Carolina can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants support innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include reentry, workforce, or education initiatives connected to criminal justice populations.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in North Carolina
Nonprofit cultural institutions in North Carolina offering arts, arts education, or science programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations engaging youth, nurturing artistic talent, and delivering measurable impact, which may include arts-focused work with justice-involved populations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support programs like healthcare access, food pantries, STEM education, and preventive health. North Carolina groups involved in community-based criminal justice or reentry services may be eligible if their work aligns with these focus areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
North Carolina organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities, and requests must be for more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development in North Carolina can seek funding for programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides support for education, affordable housing, small business development, human services, arts, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives.
PNC Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
North Carolina accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts programs can access funding through Roche for innovative, sustainable projects. Organizations working on social development, youth education, disaster response, or community-strengthening initiatives that engage local partners and staff may be eligible, including those whose work intersects with crime and justice issues.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani
Nonprofits providing health care, humanitarian aid, or social services can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities, including work connected to crime and justice issues. Semnani Family Foundation provides North Carolina and global organizations with funding for health access, disaster relief, child and women’s health, and related services that protect vulnerable populations and improve community well-being.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Carolina Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or related service areas can access funding through Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt and well-managed; groups advancing crime and justice or criminal justice system reform may be competitive if they meet these criteria.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, housing, jobs, or basic needs can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants may support initiatives such as workforce education, emergency shelter and hunger relief, neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion efforts that intersect with criminal justice and community safety.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
North Carolina Justice Funding via Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Applications due Jul 30, 2026
North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations, colleges, universities, religious entities, and government units working on state-level systemic change can seek multi-year general operating support of US $30,000 - US $100,000. Grants from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation help North Carolina groups advance criminal justice reform, social and economic justice, public education, environmental justice, and democracy-focused advocacy and policy efforts.
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those working on poverty, disability, social services, or humanitarian relief, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for program support. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities in countries including the U.S. may benefit, including groups with criminal justice-related services.
Gupta Family Foundation
Impact Litigation Funding for Justice Organizations via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit legal services organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation can apply for the Impact Fund’s recoverable grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for out-of-pocket litigation expenses. These U.S.-wide grants support economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases, so North Carolina criminal justice reform efforts may be eligible.
The Impact Fund
Storytelling and Impact Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in North Carolina seeking to tell powerful stories about preservation, education, or wellness work can use this grant to enhance their storytelling and communications. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports U.S. projects, and wildlife conservation nonprofits may be especially eligible for unsolicited applications.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina and the broader Southern region can seek funding for programs that relieve hardship, such as poverty relief, family and youth services, education, medical assistance, and disaster relief. Grants from Robinson Foundation help established charities (3+ years) create tangible, meaningful impact for vulnerable people they serve.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in North Carolina can seek project support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to strengthen positive change, the foundation provides charitable groups with funding that may benefit criminal justice and community safety efforts within these broader focus areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities in North Carolina communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, community enrichment, environment, and entrepreneurship initiatives. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports community-based programs that enhance long-term well-being and may benefit organizations working on crime prevention or criminal justice-related services.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in North Carolina can apply for TJX Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Programs serving vulnerable families and children, including those intersecting with crime and justice or victim support, may be eligible after completing the required eligibility questionnaire and LOI process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in North Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support one-year projects, and organizations focused on crime, justice, or criminal justice reform may be eligible if their work fits these broad categories.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Criminal Justice Funding for Agencies from North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Law enforcement agencies, courts, and related justice entities in North Carolina can seek funding to enhance criminal justice programs, including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, crime prevention, corrections, and crisis intervention. With a mission to strengthen public safety, North Carolina Department of Public Safety provides support for mental health programs, drug treatment and enforcement, technology improvements, and specialized courts statewide.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, this grant provides North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits with project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. Community-based criminal justice or reentry programs addressing poverty, homelessness, mental health, or related needs may be eligible if they serve local residents where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina working on youth education, family services, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth, including those involved with the justice system, may be competitive across four community-focused categories.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc