Grant for Transformative Justice and Institutional Equity Efforts in North Carolina (USA)
GrantID: 74456
Grant Funding Amount Low: $30,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
This funding opportunity is open to organizations working toward meaningful, long-lasting improvements at the statewide level. Available across one state, it supports both general operating needs and specific projects that align with major issue areas such as public policy, environment, education, and social equity. Grants typically range from $30,000 to $100,000 per year, with terms lasting one to three years—though there’s no hard upper or lower limit if the project scope justifies it.
🎯 Purpose of the Funds
Funds may be used to advance policy change, strengthen community voice, build coalitions, support research, education, advocacy, or other strategies that tackle systemic challenges. They aim to support work that reshapes power structures and policies so that more people can thrive .
🏛️ Who Can Apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations, universities (public or private), government entities, or other tax-exempt institutions—so long as the work benefits residents within the state. Individuals or small businesses cannot apply .
📅 Application Periods
There are two rounds each year:
A summer open call, when any eligible organization may submit an application (e.g., the portal opens early June and closes end of July).
A winter round that is invitation-only, typically for organizations aligned with the funder’s strategic areas or prior recipients.
Decisions are generally made in the fall and again in spring, corresponding to each cycle.
This opportunity is ideal for organizations committed to addressing systemic barriers and power imbalances at the state level—especially through policy, organizing, coalition-building, or public education. The grants offer multi-year support for groups ready to drive lasting change across their communities.
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Those working in Education and located in North Carolina may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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