North Carolina's nonprofit sector in {current_year} is a powerful economic force, but it serves "two Carolinas": a booming, tech-driven urban corridor and a struggling rural population. Nonprofits are on the front lines of bridging this divide, with a focus on education, healthcare access, and economic mobility.

Funding in North Carolina is robust and diverse. The state is home to a massive multi-billion dollar endowment, as well as major foundations focused on social justice, health, and rural economic development. Corporate giving from the state's banking and tech sectors is also significant.

To secure nonprofit grants in North Carolina, organizations should connect with the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. The most effective strategy is to deeply understand the specific, and often rigid, priorities of the state's major foundations. A proposal for The Duke Endowment, for example, must fit one of its legacy program areas.