North Carolina K-12 funding

Funding available to North Carolina educators, schools and districts — including programs run by North Carolina state agencies and national opportunities open to applicants in North Carolina.

5 North Carolina-specific · 120 national programs open to North Carolina

Upcoming deadlines in North Carolina

Funders and agencies in North Carolina

Funding categories in North Carolina

North Carolina-specific opportunities

Closes in 9 daysgrant

STEM SENC Education Mini-Grants

STEM SENC (University of North Carolina Wilmington)

Up to $400 for classroom supplies plus a $100 teacher stipend for K-12 teachers in 13 southeastern North Carolina counties, due October 25, 2026.

Amount
Up to $400 for the school, plus a $100 teacher stipend
Eligibility
Teachers, Teacher teams
Coverage
Current K-12 teachers in public, charter or private schools in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson or Scotland counties.
STEMClassroom resources
Deadline: January 20, 2027grant

Grants of up to $2,500 are available for educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for professional growth and enrichment opportunities.

Amount
Up to $2,500
Eligibility
Teachers
Coverage
North Carolina — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Classroom resourcesConference attendanceInnovation
Deadline: March 2, 2027scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships

North Carolina Community Foundation

The North Carolina Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarships primarily for higher education, accessible through a universal application.

Amount
Minimum $1,000, varies
Eligibility
Students
Coverage
North Carolina and other states (residency varies by specific scholarship)
Academic achievementCollege / universityCommunity service
Deadline not announcedstate funding

Project EXPLORE

North Carolina Arboretum / APNEP

Teacher mini-grant program to promote community science through hands-on data collection in North Carolina schools.

Amount
Mini-grants and materials provided; check official site for current award amounts.
Eligibility
Teachers
Coverage
K-12 teachers
STEMClassroom resources
This round has closedgrant

Statewide classroom grant programme from North Carolina's electric cooperatives; applications are closed until April 2027.

Amount
Amount varies by participating cooperative
Eligibility
Teachers, Teacher teams
Coverage
K-12 teachers in participating North Carolina electric cooperative service areas; individual or team applications.
Classroom resourcesSTEM

Frequently asked questions

How many funding programs are available in North Carolina?
We currently list 5 programs specifically for North Carolina applicants, plus 120 national programs open to applicants in North Carolina. The list is verified against official sources on an ongoing basis.
Are there grants specifically for North Carolina schools?
Yes. North Carolina-specific programs currently listed include STEM SENC Education Mini-Grants, The Winston-Salem Foundation — Forsyth County Teacher Grants, North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships and 2 more. These are shown separately from national programs below.
What is the next funding deadline affecting North Carolina?
The soonest deadline is NSHSS Healthcare Heroes 2027 — Closes in 3 days. See the upcoming deadlines section for more.
Who can apply for funding in North Carolina?
It depends on the program. Some accept applications from individual teachers, others only from schools, districts or nonprofits. Use the "Who's applying" filter below, and check each listing's eligibility section before applying.