Scientific Research Grant Funders in North Carolina
233 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $297.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 233 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 scientific research funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Ever Give Up Inc | North Carolina | $105.8M | 8 | 2025 |
| 2 | The University of North Carolina at | North Carolina | $37.7M | 6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Atrium Health Foundation | North Carolina | $21.2M | 9 | 2024 |
| 4 | The V Foundation | North Carolina | $10.5M | 16 | 2025 |
| 5 | National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $9.4M | 28 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $8.8M | 14 | 2024 |
| 7 | Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology | Illinois | $7.1M | 25 | 2024 |
| 8 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $7.0M | 13 | 2023 |
| 9 | American Kennel Club Inc | New York | $5.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | Washington | $4.8M | 6 | 2022 |
| 11 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $4.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 12 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Maryland | $2.8M | 3 | 2022 |
| 13 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $2.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 14 | Cornell University | New York | $2.4M | 6 | 2019 |
| 15 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $2.3M | 17 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 233 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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