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N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Announces America 250 NC Grants to 34 Counties

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ America 250 NC initiative has dispersed nearly $900,000 in grant funds across 34 counties in the state.

State Announces Over $2.5 million awarded to local libraries

From Carteret County to Cullowhee, 41 libraries across the state have been awarded a total of $2,527,641 in grant funds from the State Library of North Carolina with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act 

The Duke Endowment Pledges $2.5 Million to Duke Homestead to Preserve Important N.C. History

As part of its 100th year anniversary, The Duke Endowment has approved a $2.5 million grant to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, the largest private monetary gift ever given to a state historic site from a single donor.

Cannon Trust Grants to Enhance N.C. State Historic Sites

Two North Carolina state historic sites — Historic Edenton and Historic Halifax — will enhance education and preservation activities thanks to grants from the Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust Number One. Established upon Charles A.

State Library Announces Federal Grants to Local Libraries

The State Library of North Carolina announces the Community Partnerships for Literacy Mini-Grants. The eight awards totaling $65,982.00 go to local library projects that support the creation of literacy and learning centers in local community places.

NC Science Museums Grant Program awards $2.4 million to 53 science centers across the state

From the North Carolina Arboretum to Port Discover, 53 science centers across the state have been awarded a total of $2.4 million in grants as part of the sixth year of the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program.

State of NC to Help Fund Canton Accessible Playground

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that it is partnering with the Town of Canton on the downtown Canton Recreation Park.

The North Carolina Zoo Announces Call for Artists: Artwork for New Asia Region

The North Carolina Zoo and North Carolina Zoo Society announce a new public art opportunity for artists and artist teams to design art for the new continent of Asia.

$13.78 Million in Funding Awarded to State, Local Parks

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced end-of-year funding today totaling more than $13 million that will benefit both local and state parks through federal and state funds.

North Carolina Arts Council Announces $16 Million in 2023-24 Grants

Today the North Carolina Arts Council announced $16 million in grants for fiscal year 2023-24.