Significant Boost for North Carolina’s Low-Income Communities Through Federal Grants
In a meaningful step towards improving housing and infrastructure, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced the allocation of $25.8 million in federal funds to 20 local governments. This funding aims to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents across North Carolina.
“We’ve continued to make major investments in North Carolina communities that need support with affordable housing,” stated Governor Roy Cooper. “These neighborhood revitalization grants will help rural communities improve economic prosperity for all of their residents.”
The Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program empowers non-entitlement municipalities and counties to execute community-focused development projects, addressing their most urgent needs. This initiative is especially crucial for areas recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted housing and infrastructure.
“Families impacted by the devastation of Helene will especially benefit from this federal funding as they work to recover and rebuild,” noted N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “The storm further highlighted the critical need for safe and affordable housing, and these funds will help close the gap a little more.”
The latest tranche of funding includes awards up to $4 million, with certain communities receiving grants exceeding the typical $950,000 due to hurricane impacts. The following communities are among the recipients:
| Community | County | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Beulaville | Duplin County | $950,000 |
| Town of Boiling Springs | Cleveland County | $950,000 |
| Duplin County | Duplin County | $950,000 |
| Town of Fair Bluff | Columbus County | $950,000 |
| Town of Fairmont | Robeson County | $950,000 |
| Town of Farmville | Pitt County | $950,000 |
| Town of Hendersonville | Henderson County | $1,312,710.50 |
| Lee County | Lee County | $950,000 |
| Town of Littleton | Halifax County | $1,157,303.50 |
| Town of Lumberton | Robeson County | $950,000 |
| Nash County | Nash County | $1,655,000 |
| Town of Norwood | Stanly County | $1,672,762 |
| Town of Rose Hill | Duplin County | $950,000 |
| Town of Siler City | Chatham County | $950,000 |
| Town of Spindale | Rutherford County | $2,160,927 |
| Town of Tabor City | Columbus County | $950,000 |
| Town of Valdese | Burke County | $1,000,000 |
| Town of Wadesboro | Anson County | $1,438,382 |
| Warren County | Warren County | $950,000 |
| Yancey County | Yancey County | $4,000,000 |
Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development, Kenny Flowers, highlighted the significance of the CDBG program, mentioning, “In 2024, the Community Development Block Grant program awarded grants totaling $51.6 million that will support economic development, housing, and neighborhood revitalization projects.” Managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and facilitated by the N.C. Commerce Rural Economic Development Division, the CDBG initiative has channeled over $355 million into North Carolina since 2017. This funding must ensure that 70% is directed towards projects benefiting low- and moderate-income households.
For further details, visit the N.C. Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division’s webpage.
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