Explore Funds

Support Innovation for all Carolina faculty and students. Provides funding for priority entrepreneurial and early-stage initiatives at the discretion of UNC’s Chief Innovation Officer.

Supports students pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors including internships at startups, the 1789 club, micro-grants, pitch competitions and more.

Provides support for experiential legal education through UNC School of Law’s Institute for Innovation, where students work alongside faculty to serve startups, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs and strengthen North Carolina’s innovation economy.

Supports Carolina Law students, faculty and programs, ensuring immediate impact where needed most.

Provides support for hands‑on opportunities that expose Carolina Law students to litigation by working with judges and observing proceedings in district and superior courts as part of an immersive, court‑based learning experience.

Provides support for the law library's greatest needs, enhancing resources and research services for students and faculty.

Provides support for vital scholarship assistance, a top priority in advancing access and excellence at Carolina Law.

Provides support related to undergraduate studies in Law, Government, and Public Service.

Recruits, trains and places emerging leaders in local governments — building a stronger pipeline of public servants for communities across the state.

Bolsters an endowed professorship celebrating Dean Brinkley’s extraordinary contributions while strengthening Carolina Law’s faculty for generations to come.