Raleigh, N.C.
In a significant boost for local development, eight North Carolina municipalities are set to receive grants from the Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program. The North Carolina Department of Commerce has distributed over $12 million to enhance housing and public spaces for low- and moderate-income residents.
“Strong neighborhoods depend on affordable homes and economic opportunities,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These grants will enable local leaders to improve housing and public spaces, helping families build stability and supporting long-term economic growth for North Carolinians across the state.”
The CDBG-NR program, supported by federal funds, allows eligible counties and municipalities to customize community development initiatives to address their most urgent needs. Communities recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene are among the beneficiaries of this funding.
Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley emphasized the program’s role in fostering economic growth, stating, “Grants from the Neighborhood Revitalization program help advance our long-standing mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. These funds will help Hurricane Helene-impacted areas as well as other rural communities improve economic prosperity for their residents.”
This latest funding round includes eight diverse projects, with grants ranging up to $5 million for each recipient. The allocated funds aim to rejuvenate housing and public infrastructure in areas that need it most.
The communities awarded funds are:
| Community | County | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Avery County | Avery County | $5,000,000 |
| Town of Bethel | Pitt County | $950,000 |
| Town of Elm City | Wilson County | $950,000 |
| Jackson County | Jackson County | $2,530,647 |
| Town of La Grange | Lenoir County | $950,000 |
| Town of Nashville | Nash County | $950,000 |
| Town of Sandyfield | Columbus County | $143,412 |
| Town of Wallace | Duplin County | $556,400 |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) backs the CDBG program, which is partially managed by North Carolina’s Rural Economic Development Division. Since 2017, the program has awarded over $355 million in grants to support housing, improve living environments, develop infrastructure, and expand economic opportunities. A minimum of 70 percent of these funds are dedicated to projects serving low- and moderate-income families.
To learn more about the CDBG-NR program, visit the Department of Commerce’s website at commerce.nc.gov/cdbg.
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