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View complete bundle 11 cities and 165 grant pagesLast Reviewed: July 2026 | Updated Monthly
North Carolina Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for North Carolina businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
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Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in North Carolina:
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)
Cash grant based on % of withholding taxes (up to 75%)Provided by: NC Department of Commerce | Type: Grant
JDIG is North Carolina's premier performance-based incentive. It provides annual cash grants to companies that create high-quality jobs. The grant amount is calculated as a percentage (up to 75%) of the personal income tax withholdings associated with the new jobs. Unlike tax credits, JDIG is a cash payment, making it highly valuable for companies with limited tax liability.
Official PortalOne North Carolina Fund (OneNC)
Grants typically $50,000 to $500,000+Provided by: NC Department of Commerce | Type: Grant
OneNC is a discretionary cash grant fund used to secure competitive job creation projects. It requires a local match, meaning the city or county must also contribute incentives. It is often used for infrastructure upgrades (gas, water, rail) needed to make a specific site viable for a new facility.
Official PortalNC IDEA SEED
$50,000 non-dilutive grantProvided by: NC IDEA (Private Foundation) | Type: Grant
This is one of the few true "free money" grants for startups in the country. NC IDEA SEED provides $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to early-stage companies to validate their market and scale. It is highly competitive but prestigious; winning signals validation to future investors.
Official PortalBrowse North Carolina grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Asheville, Cary, Charlotte, Durham, then choose the industry page that matches your business.
Asheville
15 city-industry grant pages
Cary
15 city-industry grant pages
Charlotte
15 city-industry grant pages
Durham
15 city-industry grant pages
Fayetteville
15 city-industry grant pages
Greensboro
15 city-industry grant pages
High Point
15 city-industry grant pages
Raleigh
15 city-industry grant pages
Raleigh-Durham
15 city-industry grant pages
Wilmington
15 city-industry grant pages
Winston-Salem
15 city-industry grant pages
Popular North Carolina industry grant pages
Technology Startups in CharlotteAgriculture and Farming in CharlotteManufacturing in CharlotteHealthcare and Medical in CharlotteClean Tech and Energy in CharlotteWomen-Owned Businesses in CharlotteRestaurants and Hospitality in CharlotteRetail and Main Street in CharlotteNon-profits and Social Enterprises in CharlotteVeteran-Owned Businesses in CharlotteMinority and BIPOC Founders in CharlotteArts and Entertainment in Charlotte