Education Grant Funders in North Carolina
1902 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.5B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1902 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active education funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Nc at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | $153.2M | 8 | 2025 |
| 2 | Appalachian State University | North Carolina | $101.0M | 14 | 2025 |
| 3 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $100.5M | 174 | 2024 |
| 4 | Foundation of the University of | North Carolina | $93.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Nc State Student Aid Association | North Carolina | $82.2M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Atrium Health Foundation | North Carolina | $73.4M | 29 | 2024 |
| 7 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $72.2M | 112 | 2024 |
| 8 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $50.7M | 410 | 2024 |
| 9 | Uncg Excellence Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $46.6M | 15 | 2025 |
| 10 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $42.5M | 7 | 2023 |
| 11 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $39.0M | 56 | 2024 |
| 12 | The University of North Carolina at | North Carolina | $37.7M | 6 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest education funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1902 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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