Foundation For The Carolinas Online Grant Center
The FFTC Online Grant Center offers nonprofits access to a variety of competitive grants supporting research, education, health, environment, and community projects across 13 counties in the Carolinas.
Funder: Foundation For The Carolinas
Due Dates: January 5 – February 2, 2026 (Margaret C. Woodson Foundation) | January 12 – February 6, 2026 (Cole Foundation Q1, Richmond County Q1) | January 13 – February 26, 2026 (Longleaf Fund) | March 2 – March 27, 2026 (Cherokee, Iredell) | April 6 – May 1, 2026 (Cole Q2, Richmond Q2, Stanly) | May 4 – May 29, 2026 (Lincoln, Invitation Only) | June 1 – June 26, 2026 (Lancaster, Invitation Only) | July 6 – July 31, 2026 (Union, York [Invitation Only]) | July 13 – August 7, 2026 (Cole Q3, Richmond Q3) | July 24 – August 21, 2026 (Salisbury-Rowan) | July 31 – August 28, 2026 (Lexington) | August 3 – August 28, 2026 (Cleveland, Invitation Only) | August 31 – September 25, 2026 (Cabarrus) | October 12 – November 6, 2026 (Cole Q4, Richmond Q4)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts and duration vary by program; consult individual program listings for details.
Summary: Centralized portal for competitive grant programs across North and South Carolina, with cycles and focus areas varying by county and foundation.
Key Information: All applications must be submitted online; paper applications are not accepted.
Description
The Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) Online Grant Center is a comprehensive platform that enables nonprofits and eligible organizations to search for, and apply to, a wide array of competitive grant programs managed by FFTC. Covering a 13-county region in North and South Carolina, the portal aggregates opportunities from multiple community foundations, each with its own priorities, eligibility rules, deadlines, and award sizes. The portal is updated throughout the year as new grant cycles open, allowing applicants to find funding for initiatives spanning animal welfare, arts and culture, education, environment, health, housing, and human services.
