News & Updates for the Mid-Carolina Region |
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EDA Economic Development Grant Opportunities
Funds for Businesses and Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19
USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge
NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED
New Case Study on COVID-19 Public Transit Delivery Programs
NC Trails Survey
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EDA Economic Development Grant Opportunities |
The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) invites applicants to submit applications under its Public Works program and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) programs. Through these programs, EDA invites applications to request grant assistance for clearly defined construction or non-construction assistance projects that will advance job creation, job retention and private investment or enhance economic development decision-making.
EDA’s construction grant programs may support the construction of new public assets or the renovation of existing public assets, which include but are not limited to water/sewer lines, tanks, systems, pumps; incubators; access roads; workforce training facilities; commercialization centers; port improvements; and other similar projects.
EDA’s non-construction projects can support a wide array of activities, including highest and best use analysis, cluster and supply chain mapping studies, and regional technical assistance projects.
Matching funds are required and must be committed at the time of the project and for the same scope of work. For Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs, the match is generally 50 percent, although some communities may qualify for a higher grant rate.
To learn more and to discuss potential projects, please contact Hillary Sherman, EDA, at hsherman@eda.gov. Click here to access the funding notice and application forms.
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Funds for Businesses and Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 |
Businesses and nonprofit organizations in NC that have experienced disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for up to $250,000 from new Job Retention Grant Program from the NC Department of Commerce.
This program, supported through $15 million in federal COVID-19 funds, is for businesses and nonprofits that have not already participated in the federal Paycheck Protection Program, the federal Main Street Loan Program, or the state Rapid Recovery Loan Program. Applicants must have maintained at least 90 percent of the number of full-time employees in NC at the end of June 2020 as were employed as of the end of February 2020; and, the applicant must have had a reduction in sales (for businesses) or receipts (for nonprofits) of more than 10 percent when comparing March/May 2020 to March/May 2019 levels.
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USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge |
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) initiative to provide planning support and technical assistance to foster placemaking in rural communities. Up to $1 million in grants are available, with a maximum grant award of $250,000.
To be competitive, applicants must demonstrate existing and proposed partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and community partners in their applications. The deadline for application submission is September 10.
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NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED |
NC IDEA has two available grant programs available to support businesses. The first, NC IDEA MICRO, will provide up to $10k to young companies looking to validate and advance an idea. The second, NC IDEA SEED, provides up to $50k to early stage companies to help them scale faster.
Applications are due by 5pm on Monday, August 31. Click here to learn more.
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New Case Study on COVID-19 Public Transit Delivery Programs |
The Shared-Use Mobility Center has released a new case study with examples of public transit delivery programs that arose in response to COVID-19. The case study provides an overview of how the delivery programs work and how differing needs of customers and geographic areas influence program design. Examples from Charlevoix County, Michigan; El Dorado Transit in California; Squaxin Island Tribe in Washington; and several counties in south central Indiana are included.
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What trails do you use and like most? What would make that experience better? What are the most important new trail connections that should be made?
The NC Department of Transportation wants to hear from the public about NC’s trails and how to make them better.
The public can give feedback two ways by taking an interactive map survey and a 10-question survey. Participants are encouraged to take both surveys. Click here to share your thoughts.
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If you have news, events, announcements or other items you would like included in an upcoming FYI, please email Justin Hembree, MCCOG Executive Director.
Please let us know if you have questions, need additional details about the information we have shared or if there is a way the Council can be of service.
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Mid-Carolina Council of Governments |
Mid-Carolina Council of Governments is a multi-county, planning, development, and human services organization. We reach across county and municipal borders to provide technical assistance to our local governments and to administer programs that benefit our region’s citizens.
Our mission is to provide creative regional solutions to relevant and emerging issues in Cumberland, Harnett, and Sampson Counites while providing a standard of excellence in the delivery of federal, state, and regional services for our local governments and the people they serve.
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