February 2023 - Grant Resources | |
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ECC TO HOST GRANT WRITING SEMINAR – MARCH 20TH AND 21ST – Eastern Carolina Council is proud to host a free 2-day Grant Writing workshop for members governments on March 20-21 (9:00-4:30) for the first 35 people to register. The workshop will provide opportunities to learn the various types and categories of grants, including federal and private foundation grants, as well as a glossary of terminology. The workshop will also provide time for attendees to learn the various concepts necessary to develop a grant.
Participants are asked to come with an identified need from their community to develop a grant application. We will search for available grant opportunities on https://www.grants.gov/ and a local database.
You can register for the workshop at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=gppuxoyab&oeidk=a07ejnrnmh799efaf5c.
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Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM Eastern on February 28, 2023.
Funds for the FY 2023 RAISE grant program will be awarded on a competitive basis, per statute, for surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve: safety; environmental sustainability; quality of life; mobility and community connectivity; economic competitiveness, and opportunity including tourism; state of good repair; partnership and collaboration; and innovation.
For more information on RAISE grants, visit https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants.
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NC DEQ’s Division of Water Infrastructure Announces Spring 2023 Funding Application Training at Five Locations Statewide
Hendersonville, Hickory, Raleigh, Pembroke, and Williamston
Feb. 28 – March 9, 2023
(Raleigh session on March 6 is also offered virtually and will be recorded for posting on the Division website)
Training will cover programmatic information, application package completion, Priority Rating Systems, a primer for Viable Utilities, funding expectations, funding timelines and will include an overview of new Lead Service Line Replacement funding and Emerging Contaminant funding.
Locations in the east include:
- Monday, March 6, 2023, Raleigh, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (50 seats available, virtual option available, will be recorded)
Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center, 440 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh
Virtual option also available at this training only. A recording of this session will be
available on the Division website after the session.
WebEx link for online listening: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?
MTID=ma3da6b716fcb0cea8d6b684fb21acf15 (Password: NCDWI, Call-in #:
415.655.0003, Access Code: 242 360 0740)
- Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Pembroke, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (40 seats available)
Lumber River Council of Governments, 30 C.J. Walker Road /COMtech Park,
Pembroke, NC
- Thursday, March 9, 2023, Williamston, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (40 seats available)
NC Telecenter, 415 East Boulevard # 130, Williamston, NC
Schedule and Locations for Spring 2023 Application Training Sessions
RSVP to jennifer.haynie@ncdenr.gov (919.707.9173) prior to the desired session and provide name, organization, email, phone number, and the desired training location. All training sessions contain the same content. Application materials will be available on the Division website before training begins.
There is no registration cost.
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Golden Leaf Open Grants Program – The Open Grants Program allows applicants to apply for Golden LEAF funding throughout the year. Eligible applicants are governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This program is for economic development projects aligned with the Golden LEAF priority areas. More details regarding Golden LEAF’s priority areas and priority outcomes are available at https://www.goldenleaf.org/opengrants/. | |
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Golden Leaf Economic Catalyst Program – Golden LEAF will consider applications to assist eligible state, regional and local economic development entities with grants to support permissible activities in projects in which a company will commit to create a specific number of full-time jobs in a tobacco-dependent or economically distressed area. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Golden LEAF staff to discuss the potential projects and conditions that may be applicable prior to submitting an application. For more information, visit https://www.goldenleaf.org/catalyst/.
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Golden Leaf Flood Mitigation Program – The State of North Carolina provided funds to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units of local government for public infrastructure projects for flood mitigation. Up to $250,000 may be awarded per project. For more information, visit https://www.goldenleaf.org/mitigation/.
Eligible Projects
Up to $250,000 may be awarded per project.
· Construction of new or improvement of existing publicly owned stormwater infrastructure, including natural drainage infrastructure and flood control equipment.
· Repair of existing stormwater infrastructure damaged or destroyed by flooding, which must include improvements to mitigate against future flooding.
· Engineering expenses related to planning and development of flood mitigation solutions.
Process
Applications will be accepted until all available funds are awarded. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Apply to the Duke Energy Resilience Accelerator Grant Program
The Duke Energy Foundation has committed $600,000 in grant funding to support the RISE Regional Resilience Portfolio Program through accelerator grants – for approximately $65,000 for nine projects that fully or partially implement a project included in the Regions Innovating for Strong Economies and Environment (RISE) Regional Resilience Portfolios. The grants are being made available to support the implementation of one priority project identified in each RISE region's portfolio. The grant program will allow each region to kick-start all or part of a project. The application period opens Feb. 6 and closes March 3. The project and applicant eligibility will be evaluated by a committee of representatives from the Duke Energy Foundation and NCORR. The goal is to fund at least one project in each RISE region, but funding isn't guaranteed in each region.
The deadline to complete this application is Friday, March 3, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Ready to apply? The Duke Energy Resilience Accelerator Grant application is now online. Please address questions to resilience@ncdps.gov or call (919) 576-6450.
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USDA Announces New Grants for Agriculture Innovation Centers
The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers (AIC). AICs provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to market or produce value-added products.
What does this program do?
The purpose of this program is to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers (Centers) that provide technical and business development assistance to Agricultural Producers seeking to engage in developing and marketing of Value-Added Agricultural Products.
Program Funding: $8 million.
Maximum Grant Amount: $1,000,000 (may be less at the discretion of the Agency).
Application Deadline. Completed applications for grants must be submitted electronically by no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, March 6, 2023, through Grants.gov. Late applications are not eligible for funding under this notice and will not be evaluated. All components of the application must be submitted with the Grants.gov submission. The Agency will not accept additional information through other submission methods, such as email or courier delivery.
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Rural Transformation Grants – The Rural Transformation Grant Fund provides local governments with grants and expert guidance to improve economic vitality and overcome the unique challenges many rural communities face. The fund is open to local governments in the state's Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, as well as Qualified Census Tracts in Tier 3 counties. Go to the map at NC Commerce - Rural Transformation Grant Fund (and write into the search box - 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601). Click on the Legend to identify the eligible Qualified Census Tract areas. The fund will open for the third round of applications on March 22, 2023. | |
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Grant Opportunity - NCDOT Carbon Reduction Program
NCDOTs Transportation Planning Division has issued a call for projects in the Carbon Reduction Program. There is approximately $19 million to spend on these projects across rural communities in the state for the first two years of the program. While many of the details are being worked out, we can provide the following summary:
- Projects will be locally administered, meaning whichever community receives the funds is responsible for the delivery of the project.
- RPO staff is discussing with NCDOT Divisions in the region to understand their willingness to administer these projects. It should be noted that if the Division agrees to administer the project, there is a 10% cost increase for that service. If the Division contracts that service, it is safe to assume a 25% cost increase.
- These are federal funds, so once the funding is received and signed by the local entity, that entity is on the hook for the local match.
- Communities interested in these funds should be cautious about inaccurate cost estimates. They will only receive the 80% reimbursement for the funds allocated in their application, any spending at any capacity over the initial amount is the responsibility of the locality (at 100%).
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Communities should send project ideas to their RPO staff ASAP so we can send it up the chain for pre-approval. Even if you believe your project may not qualify, go ahead and send it to your RPO staff to see if it will be approved. Staff will send the project concept to TPD, who will clear it with FHWA, at which time the RPO staff will notify the applicant if the project is eligible.
- Each RPO has 4 submittal slots for communities between 5,000 and 49,999 in population, and 8 submittal slots for communities under 4,999 in population.
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Formal applications are due for this program on March 17th of 2023, HOWEVER, RPO staff asks that you send project ideas to RPO Staff as soon as possible, so they can get them pre-approved.
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National Endowment for the Arts – Challenge America
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to groups/communities with rich and dynamic artistic and cultural contributions to share that are underserved. The program is rooted in principles that include, but are not limited to, our recognition that:
1. Some groups/communities and some geographic areas with rich cultural identities have limited grant funding opportunities, and/or have been historically underserved by national arts funding;
2. Some small organizations may face barriers to accessing grant funding; and
3. Some applicants to the NEA may benefit from enhanced technical assistance resources.
Challenge America seeks to address these potential barriers for organizations seeking funding. The program features an abbreviated application, a standardized $10,000 grant amount, and a robust structure of technical assistance to facilitate entry to NEA funding opportunities. It its deadlines are: April 27, 2023, at 11:59 PM – submit to grants.gov, then submit to the Applicant Portal when it opens; its deadline is May 2-16, 2023, 11:59 PM.
This category may be a good entry point for organizations that are new to applying for federal funding.
For more information, visit https://www.arts.gov/grants/challenge-america .
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