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Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants Initiative

Targeted competitive grants for nonprofits and governmental entities through regional prosperity zone initiatives, with $9.9 million awarded to 11 projects in the North Central Prosperity Zone in February 2026 alone.

About this program

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Eligibility

Nonprofits and governmental entities in designated rural North Carolina prosperity zones.

Requirements

  • Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or governmental entity
  • Must operate in a designated NC prosperity zone
  • Project must demonstrate community economic benefit