Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in North Carolina
121 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $206.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 121 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 sports & recreation funders in North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian State University | North Carolina | $57.5M | 7 | 2025 |
| 2 | Nc State Student Aid Association | North Carolina | $53.1M | 4 | 2022 |
| 3 | American Athletic Conference | Texas | $32.7M | 6 | 2023 |
| 4 | Gator Bowl Sports Inc | Florida | $15.5M | 7 | 2025 |
| 5 | Athletic Foundation of the University | North Carolina | $13.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Western Carolina University | North Carolina | $7.8M | 4 | 2025 |
| 7 | Wilson County Partnership for Children Inc | North Carolina | $4.6M | 43 | 2023 |
| 8 | United States Fund for Unicef | New York | $2.5M | 2 | 2018 |
| 9 | The Harold H Bate Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $2.1M | 10 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Fox Family Charitable Trust | Arkansas | $1.2M | 7 | 2025 |
| 11 | Brinkley Family Foundation | North Carolina | $885K | 10 | 2020 |
| 12 | Orange County Partnership for Young | North Carolina | $762K | 5 | 2020 |
| 13 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $661K | 8 | 2024 |
| 14 | Broyhill Family Foundation Inc | North Carolina | $603K | 11 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 121 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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