State grantNorth Carolina
Rural Transformation Grant Fund
Offered by North Carolina Department of Commerce
Found automatically on commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/rural-transformation-grants. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Local governments in rural North Carolina Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties and qualified Tier 3 tracts.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.As of April 24, 2024, the program is not accepting applications for new grants. First, second, and third rounds of awards were announced June 16, 2022; December 14, 2022; and June 15, 2023. The page states it will be updated if future opportunities become available.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Rural Transformation Grant Fund provides grants and expert guidance to local governments in rural North Carolina to improve economic vitality and address challenges facing rural communities. It supports four categories: Downtown Revitalization, Resilient Neighborhoods, Community Enhancements for Economic Growth, and Rural Community Capacity Building. The Fund was created by the NC General Assembly with a $48 million pool for grantmaking.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Open to local governments in North Carolina's Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, as well as qualified census tracts in Tier 3 counties. A map of eligible areas is referenced on the page.
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