Foundation For The Carolinas Online Grant Center
The Foundation For The Carolinas’ grant portal offers year-round access to diverse competitive grants supporting science and research projects across North and South Carolina.
Funder: Foundation For The Carolinas
Due Dates: January 5 – February 2, 2026 (Margaret C. Woodson Foundation) | January 12 – February 6, 2026 (Cole Foundation & Richmond County CF Q1) | March 2 – March 27, 2026 (Cherokee & Iredell County CF) | April 6 – May 1, 2026 (Stanly County CF & Cole Foundation Q2) | July 6 – July 31, 2026 (Union & York County CF) | and others—see details below
Funding Amounts: Award size, duration, and total funding vary by program; see individual grant listings for details.
Summary: Centralized portal for competitive grant programs serving NC/SC counties with cycles throughout the year and program-specific requirements.
Key Information: All applications must be submitted online via the portal; deadlines and eligibility vary by program.
Description
The Foundation For The Carolinas’ Online Grant Center is a comprehensive portal for discovering and applying to a broad array of competitive grant programs managed by the Foundation. The platform allows researchers and nonprofit organizations to search for funding opportunities filtered by geographic focus and program area. Each grant program has its own eligibility criteria, priorities, and deadlines, with cycles opening at various points throughout the year. The portal provides applicants with resources such as sample applications, detailed FAQs, and direct contact information for program-specific grant specialists.
