Grant For Creating Jobs In Economically Challenged Localities in North Carolina (USA)
GrantID: 57904
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This funding opportunity supports organizations within the state, especially those operating in communities that have historically been dependent on a particular industry, experienced economic distress, or are rural. The program is open to nonprofits and governmental entities (rather than individual applicants or for‑profit businesses), and is designed to help strengthen local economies and build long‑term capacity.
Eligible applicants can seek grant funds to support initiatives such as creating or expanding jobs, investing in workforce preparedness and training, supporting agriculture or food‑systems, improving community competitiveness or infrastructure, and developing sites or facilities that attract economic investment. Projects might include workforce training programs in partnership with local employers, extending utilities or roads to enable industrial development, developing new crops or expanding markets for agricultural products, or enhancing readiness of community assets for economic growth.
Award amounts vary depending on the scope and scale of the project. Some grants are modest, while others may go up to several hundred thousand dollars, with larger awards available when the project demonstrates significant collaboration, regional impact, or leveraging of other funds. Applicants are often required to submit an initial brief (stage one) followed by a full proposal (stage two) if invited.
Applications are accepted on a rolling or periodic basis — for some programs, you may apply throughout the year; for others there are specific submission deadlines tied to board meetings. The process is structured so that potential applicants are encouraged to check fit, possibly meet with program staff, review outcomes metrics, and follow the two‑stage application system. Grants are awarded regularly and the board typically meets multiple times per year to review applications.
Overall, this opportunity is intended for community‑minded organizations that want to invest in their region’s economic vitality and long‑term resilience, particularly in less‑resourced or transitioning areas of the state.
Organizations and individuals based in North Carolina who are engaged in Employment, Labor & Training Workforce may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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