North Carolina Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
North Carolina offers funding for startups, manufacturers, and growth-stage businesses through statewide economic development partners, local innovation ecosystems, and city-level small business programs.
Statewide Business Support
North Carolina businesses can access support through statewide development programs, SBDC advisers, and grant opportunities tied to expansion, workforce development, and rural economic growth.
Triangle and Innovation Funding
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the broader Research Triangle region provide strong support for technology, life sciences, and university-connected ventures through accelerators and innovation programs.
Charlotte and Regional Programs
Charlotte and other regional hubs offer local grants, minority business support, and small business recovery or corridor improvement programs for eligible companies.
North Carolina Business Grants
94 grants found
iFundWomen Grant
The iFundWomen Grant provides funding to support women entrepreneurs.
Amber Grant for Women
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Black Girl Ventures Grant
The Black Girl Ventures Grant provides funding to support black women entrepreneurs.
SBIR Grant
The SBIR Grant provides funding to support small businesses in research and development.
National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) Grant
The NWBOC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote business development.
Ladies Who Launch Grant
The Ladies Who Launch Grant provides funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.
National Women's Business Council (NWBC) Grant
The NWBC Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote economic outcomes.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Grant
The WIPP Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote public policy solutions.
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Growth Grant
The NAWBO Growth Grant provides funding to support the growth and development of women-owned businesses.
Founders First CDC Pride Grant
The Founders First CDC Pride Grant provides funding to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in North Carolina