New Funding Source for Local Economic Development and Infrastructure Projects Now Accepting Applications
New Funding Source for Local Economic Development and ... NC.gov
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Local Governments in North Carolina Can Apply for Funding from Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
Local governments in 69 North Carolina counties can now apply for funding from a program associated with the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC), a state and federal partnership agency crafted along the model of the long-established Appalachian Regional Commission. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division manages the state’s engagement with SCRC.
State Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program (SEID)
The inaugural grant cycle from SCRC’s State Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program (SEID) will provide $4.5 million for projects in North Carolina.
Investing in Communities for Future Economic Health
“Investing in our communities now is the best way to ensure our economy remains healthy in the future,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Thanks to this unique partnership among several states and the federal government, more communities in North Carolina will be able to build the critical infrastructure they need to thrive.”
Application Process
To apply for a grant, local jurisdictions must submit a pre-application form to Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division by September 15, 2023. A full application will then be due on December 15, 2023. Prospective applicants can review specific criteria and grant requirements using the funding availability document posted online, with additional program information published at the SCRC website or at commerce.nc.gov.
Supporting Rural Areas
“I invite eligible communities to review their lists of potential projects and then access this new source of support,” said North Carolina Commence Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “Our Rural Division team are experts at helping rural areas in our state to become stronger, more vibrant and resilient places to live and work.”
Investment Priorities
- Invest in Critical Infrastructure
- Improve Health and Support Services Access and Outcomes
- Strengthen Workforce Capacity
- Foster Entrepreneurial and Business Development Activities
- Expand Affordable Housing Stock and Access
- Promote Environmental, Conservation, Preservation, and Access
Partnership for Economic Growth
“Helping communities make the necessary preparations that lead to economic growth is the core of our team’s work,” said Kenny Flowers, Commerce’s Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development. “Our track record with the Appalachian Regional Commission gives us great confidence the federal partnership we’re developing with the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission will deliver great results as well.”
About Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC)
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and seven state governments: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The SCRC’s mission is to build sustainable communities and strengthen economic growth across the Southeast Crescent region.
Establishment and Coverage
The SCRC was established by the United States Congress in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (also known as ‘The Farm Bill’) to address economic and quality of life issues in 428 counties within the seven-state region.
North Carolina Counties Supported by SCRC
In North Carolina, SCRC supports economic development activities in 69 counties: Alamance, Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Camden, Carteret, Caswell, Chatham, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davidson, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gaston, Gates, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Iredell, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Lincoln, Martin, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Onslow, Orange, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Person, Pitt, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Rowan, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Tyrrell, Union, Vance, Wake, Warren, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.
More Information
Find North Carolina-specific information about the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission at commerce.nc.gov/scrc.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure
- SDG 11.1: Ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services
- SDG 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management
- SDG 12.2: Achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
- SDG 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, the article mentions indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These include:
- Investment in critical infrastructure
- Improvement in health and support services access and outcomes
- Strengthening of workforce capacity
- Fostering entrepreneurial and business development activities
- Expansion of affordable housing stock and access
- Promotion of environmental conservation, preservation, and access
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | SDG 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure | Investment in critical infrastructure |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | SDG 11.1: Ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services | Expansion of affordable housing stock and access |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | SDG 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management | Improvement in health and support services access and outcomes |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | SDG 12.2: Achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources | Promotion of environmental conservation, preservation, and access |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Investment in critical infrastructure |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | SDG 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development | Fostering entrepreneurial and business development activities |
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Source: commerce.nc.gov
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