$50 million grant program to help Helene recovery
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NC Governor Josh Stein announced the launch of a new $50 million state-funded grant program to support local governments in their recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. The Office of State Budget and Management will administer these Helene Local Government Capital Grants to repair, renovate or replace infrastructure damaged by the hurricane.
The grant program is open to units of local government and federally recognized tribes with capital improvement needs created by Hurricane Helene. Eligible projects must be in FEMA-designated areas for Hurricane Helene and must have been denied FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement. Grant award amounts will be based on statutory caps per recipient and county.
The deadline for eligible local governments and federally recognized tribes to apply is Nov. 21.