State grantNorth Carolina

NC Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Grant Program

Offered by North Carolina Department of Commerce

Found automatically on commerce.nc.gov/about-us/divisions-programs/rural-economic-development-division/appalachian-regional-commission. Check details with the funder before applying.

Who can apply
Public entities and nonprofit organizations in the 31 eligible Western North Carolina counties.
How much
Amount not listed
By when
Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed October 1, 2026. Pre-applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on October 1st, 2026.
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Checked Oct 19, 2026

About this grant

The North Carolina Appalachian Regional Commission (NC ARC) Area Development Grant Program provides funding for economic development projects in 31 designated Western North Carolina counties. Eligible applicants include public entities and nonprofit organizations, and projects must support one of five ARC investment goals. Pre-applications for the 2027 Federal Fiscal Year are being accepted from September 15, 2026 until October 1, 2026.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Eligible applicants are public entities (cities, towns, counties, regions, public service districts) and nonprofit organizations. Projects must be located in one of the 31 eligible Western North Carolina counties and support one of ARC's five investment goals.
Nonprofit (501c3)Nonprofit (Other)Government

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