Hometown Strong Rural Grants Team Engages Communities Statewide
| Ashley Traynum presented on Hometown Strong Rural Grants teams work at the Philanthropy Summit hosted by State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation last month. Ashley also presented to the NC Department of Commerce introducing our work and our team’s commitment to prioritizing work in underserved communities; helping build internal capacity of under-invested communities; and supporting projects that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in under-resourced communities.
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Matt Schuneman presented to the North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network (NCIDR) in April as well. He discussed inequities in funding access for rural communities for resilience dollars. | |
Our Work
The Rural Grants Team is already hard at work - below is a snapshot of what the team has accomplished in 2024.
Fall Grants Opening
The Rural Grants Team is now actively booking slots for the fall grant cycle. If you are interested in pursuing any federal or state grants this fall, we would love to hear from you!
Community Stories
Agricultural Innovation Center: A county in western NC could serve as an agricultural innovation center for the region, bringing new jobs and businesses to the area and providing cutting-edge solutions to byproducts of existing industries in the area. Enthusiastic partners are interested in participating in the innovation center, bringing new solutions to environmental issues that plague local governments, and providing some match funding for potential grants for this project.
Animal Shelter Revitalization: In the heart of North Carolina, one community is at a crucial juncture in ensuring the well-being of its four-legged companions. The animal shelter is in urgent need of revitalization. Despite an effort in 2018 to expand accommodations for large dogs, current regulatory standards pose a challenge. The shelter requires either a transformative renovation or a thoughtful reconstruction.
Resources
The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership, or APNEP, works throughout the river basins that drain into the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system with a goal to, “bring together diverse groups to identify how we can act together to create a healthy region, from headwaters to the coast.” More details for the APNEP program and the APNEP Equity Strategy, completed in accordance with Justice40 requirements, are included in the linked programs. This program offers grant opportunities to estuary projects through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Let’s Chat
If you're interested in working with our team on a specific grant or getting support with funding and financing research for your community, visit us online and fill out our intake form. Staff will respond within 72 hours to schedule a time to meet with your team and discuss your project(s).
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The Rural Grants Program Team
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