State grantNorth Carolina
Golden LEAF Open Grants Program
Offered by The Golden L E a F Long-Term Economic Advancement Foundation in
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- Who can apply
- Governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits for North Carolina economic development projects.
- How much
- Up to $500,000Awards in the Open Grants Program are $500,000 or less.
- By when
- Closed Oct 22Stage 1 applications are due via the online system by 12PM on October 22, 2026, for review at the December 3, 2026 board meeting. Subsequent cycles: December 24, 2026; February 18, 2027; April 22, 2027.
Checked Oct 22, 2026
About this grant
The Golden LEAF Open Grants Program provides funding year-round to governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits for economic development projects in North Carolina, with awards of $500,000 or less. Priority areas include job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, agriculture, and community competitiveness and capacity. The program uses a two-stage application process with Stage 1 and Stage 2 online applications reviewed at scheduled board meetings.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Projects must be economic development projects aligned with Golden LEAF priority areas and benefit North Carolina, especially tobacco-dependent, economically distressed, and/or rural communities.
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