First Horizon Foundation – North Carolina Grant Program (2026)
Charitable Grants Supporting Community Well-Being, Financial Education, and Sustainability
Organization: First Horizon Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Asheville, Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Watauga, and Wilkesboro, North Carolina
About the Funder
The First Horizon Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen the long-term vitality of the communities where First Horizon operates. In North Carolina, the Foundation invests in programs that improve quality of life, expand financial education and economic opportunity, develop future leaders, enrich the arts, and promote a more sustainable future.
What This Program Supports
Grantmaking is aligned with the following community pillars:
- Community Well-Being
Programs that improve health, stability, and overall quality of life. - Financial Future
Financial literacy, economic education, and asset-building initiatives. - Education & Leadership Development
Programs that educate and prepare the next generation of leaders. - Arts & Cultural Enrichment
Arts education and community-based cultural programming. - Sustainability & Environment
Initiatives that support long-term environmental and community resilience.
Eligible North Carolina Grant Areas & Timeline
| Area | Contact | Application Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible NC Communities | Caroline Babyak | Applications open November 1, 2025 (for the following year) Grant awards announced throughout the year |
Eligible communities include:
Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Asheville, Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Watauga, and Wilkesboro.
Eligibility & Restrictions
Eligible applicants:
- Qualified nonprofit organizations serving eligible North Carolina communities
Ineligible requests include:
- Individuals
- Trips or tours
- Solely religious, social, or fraternal organizations
- Organizations that primarily redistribute funds (except recognized united-fund organizations)
- K–12 schools
- Political or advocacy organizations
- Operating budget deficits
Application Notes
- Applicants should review grant guidelines and eligibility criteria before applying
- Help text is available throughout the online application to clarify required fields
Apply / Learn More
➡️ https://firsthorizonfoundation.com/apply-for-a-grant/north-carolina
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This program is a strong fit for North Carolina–based nonprofits that:
- Serve one or more eligible NC communities
- Focus on financial literacy, community well-being, arts access, leadership development, or sustainability
- Can demonstrate clear local impact
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling
Application Opens: November 1, 2025 (for the following year)
Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits operating in eligible North Carolina markets
