Best Wake County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

Discover active funding opportunities in Wake County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Mecklenburg, Guilford, and Durham

9,000+

Available grants

$3009.5M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3009.5M total

$5K median

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

100+ Wake County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

17 Wake County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

8 Wake County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

28 Wake County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

85 Wake County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - K through 12

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Success & Enrichment

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Wake County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the fourth quarter.

18.1%

17.8%

25.1%

38.9%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Wake County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $7,750.

$500 $500 Min.

$7,750 $7.8 K Median

$41,343 $41.3 K Average

$1,625,000 $1.6 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for North Carolina?

Grants are most commonly $131,121.

$131,121

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Wake County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in North Carolina awarded a total of 70,602 grants.

2022 63,850

2023 62,335

2024 70,602

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Wake County Grants for Nonprofits given out in North Carolina, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations.

1. Education

2. Human Services

3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Wake County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 15.49%.

2022 $7,927,620,616

2023 $7,987,830,464
0.76%

2024 $9,224,796,270
15.49%

North Carolina Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Durham County, Orange County, and Mecklenburg County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Durham County	$2,942,551,198
Orange County	$2,549,339,233
Mecklenburg County	$1,468,677,341
Wake County	$1,122,908,782
Buncombe County	$444,853,701

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Best Wake County Grants for Nonprofits in North Carolina

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GSF Foundation Grant

Artist Support Grants - Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee and Wake Counties

Community Foundation of NC East Grants

Seaboard Foundation Grant

IMA Foundation Grant

Thelma M. Shafran Endowed Scholarship

Nonprofit Organizations Facing Increased Demand

TCF: Education & Youth Grants

The Arts: One-Year Grant

Raj Mehta Memorial Scholarship

NC Sheriffs Association Undergraduate Criminal Justice Scholarship

Brinker International Charitable Giving Program

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP): State

Responsive Grantmaking

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Neighborhood Builders Program

Ellen Koonce Parker Scholarship

JDF: FIRST Tech Challenge

TD Charitable Foundation Regional Grants

North Carolina Foundation for Nursing: Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship