Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in North Carolina
473 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $283.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 473 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 food & agriculture funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $76.6M | 49 | 2024 |
| 2 | Feeding America | Illinois | $41.7M | 53 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $12.8M | 43 | 2024 |
| 4 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $8.9M | 95 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Golden Leaf Inc | North Carolina | $8.5M | 63 | 2025 |
| 6 | Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $8.2M | 109 | 2024 |
| 7 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $7.4M | 9 | 2024 |
| 8 | Chatham County Partnership for Children | North Carolina | $7.2M | 292 | 2025 |
| 9 | Carolina Farm Stewardship Association | North Carolina | $5.5M | 58 | 2024 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $5.1M | 20 | 2024 |
| 11 | Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | North Carolina | $4.8M | 130 | 2025 |
| 12 | Wilson County Partnership for Children Inc | North Carolina | $4.7M | 44 | 2023 |
| 13 | Child Care Services Association | North Carolina | $3.9M | 111 | 2025 |
| 14 | Merancas Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $3.8M | 40 | 2024 |
| 15 | Share Our Strength | District of Columbia | $2.9M | 76 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 473 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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