Funder: Golden LEAF Foundation
Due Dates: April 23, 2026 | June 25, 2026 | August 20, 2026 | October 22, 2026 | February 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; typical duration varies by project.
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen North Carolina’s economy—especially in rural, tobacco-dependent, or economically distressed communities—through job creation, workforce training, agricultural development, and community capacity building.
Key Information: Two-stage application process; only governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible.