State grantNorth Carolina
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants (RDEDG)
Offered by North Carolina Department of Commerce
Found automatically on commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/downtown-development-funds. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Local governments in North Carolina seeking downtown revitalization and economic development.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.No application deadline or open date is posted on the page. The page was last modified on 03/19/2024. Applications are submitted via the 'Create an Application' link.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants (RDEDG) program supports downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives that help local governments grow and leverage downtown districts as economic assets. Funds support public infrastructure improvements, publicly owned building renovations, and mixed-use downtown development projects. The program is administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce and funding availability is at the discretion of the Rural Infrastructure Authority.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are local governments (public entities) in North Carolina seeking to support downtown revitalization and economic development. Projects must involve publicly owned infrastructure, publicly owned buildings, or publicly owned property in a downtown district. A 5% local match is required, and job projection and an Environmental Review are required with the application.
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