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Western NC Recovery Grants Program | NC DEQ Communities across Western North Carolina continue to face ongoing recovery challenges following Hurricane Helene. The Western NC Recovery Grants Program, led by DEQ, helps communities find and secure funding to support recovery, rebuilding, and long-term resilience. We provide free, hands-on grant development support, with a focus on small and rural communities.
Our goal is to help turn your recovery priorities into clear, fundable projects. Our program serves communities located within the 29 counties designated for FEMA Public Assistance following Hurricane Helene . This ensures support is focused on areas most impacted by the storm.
We work with you to build strong, competitive grant proposals from start to finish: We help you create strong, complete applications. This includes writing and improving proposal content, integrating data, aligning budgets, and reviewing materials before submission. We help you clearly define your project, including its scope, goals, budget, and timeline, so it meets funding requirements.
We help you prepare for project delivery before funding is awarded. This includes guidance on compliance, reporting, procurement, and project management.
Local governments: Towns, cities, counties, and regional entities within the 29 eligible counties Regional entities and partners: organizations such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Councils of Government/Planning and Development Commissions, and economic development organizations working in partnership with local governments Nonprofits: Organizations actively partnering with a local government or other recovery partners; additional nonprofits may be considered when their involvement supports community recovery needs.
Other organizations: Entities without 501(c)(3) or government status may be eligible with an established fiscal sponsor (minimum two-year relationship) Local governments under active Local Government Commission management are typically not eligible for most state and federal funding during that period Construction or infrastructure projects generally require demonstrated site control or ownership Have a project in mind or exploring options?
We’re happy to help. Katie Hunt, Grant Development Lead Helene Recovery Funding Resources DEQ Brownfields Grant Resources NC Resilience Exchange Funding Database NC Local Government Disaster Recovery Portal WNC Recovery Resource Hub NC DOC Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program NC DOC Commercial District Revitalization Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and eligible nonprofits in 39 western NC counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Western NC Recovery Grants Program is funded by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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