Grants Coverage

North Carolina's Solar for All initiative receives $156 million grant from EPA

The funding aims to empower households across the state, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities, to leverage the benefits of affordable and reliable solar energy.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Nash County receives $40 million grant for new middle school

With the help of a $40 million grant, a solution is helping with the overcrowding at Southern Nash Middle School.

Nash County breaks record for receiving largest grant to support education in its history

With the help of a $40 million grant, a solution is helping with the overcrowding at Southern Nash Middle School.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Durham wins federal grant for more high-speed EV chargers

The city of Durham has won a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to add 20 new high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles.

Durham wins $4.8 million federal grant for high-speed EV charging stations

The city of Durham has won a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to add 20 new high-speed charging stations for electric vehicles.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Researchers at UNCW receive almost $60,000 grant to study Antarctic seals

UNCW researchers received a nearly $60,000 grant to support research on the physiological impacts of climate change on crabeater seals in Antarctica.

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$60 million in NOAA grants coastal funding for climate resiliency now open

A new federal investment is funneling 60 million dollars to help coastal communities become more resilient to climate change. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin has more on how North Carolina could benefit from the grants.

USDA launches $2.2 Billion grant program to address farm subsidies discrimination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a $2.2 billion grant program to address discrimination in how farm subsidies were given out before 2021.

Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter

FSU receives $5 million grant to improve internet technology

Fayetteville State University will announce a major federal grant award totaling almost $5 million over 2 years from the 'Connecting Minority Communities' funding opportunity within the U.S. Department of Commerce National Broadband Initiative.

FSU receives $5 million grant to improve internet technology

Fayetteville State University will announce a major federal grant award totaling almost $5 million over 2 years from the 'Connecting Minority Communities' funding opportunity within the U.S. Department of Commerce National Broadband Initiative.

State program aims to grow hospitality workforce

When the pandemic started, many restaurants had to cut back on the work force. Three years later, they are still trying to find the workforce needed to run. WRAL's Adam Owens spoke with the NCRLA to learn about a program aimed to get workers back into the field.

New hospitality program aims to get workers back into restaurants

The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) Foundation is administering a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program to refuel the state's restaurant and hospitality businesses.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Federal grant provides rural NC towns with new sewer, water system improvements

As part of a new federal grant, rural areas of the state are getting money for much needed improvements in the sewer and water systems.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Enterprise multimedia journalist

Federal grant provides rural areas in NC money for water and sewer improvements

As part of a new federal grant, rural areas of the state are getting money for much needed improvements in the sewer and water systems.

Grants to Black-owned businesses ensure all voices are heard

The Coalition to Back Black Businesses is giving $5,000 grants to four local businesses.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

How Fayetteville Street could transform in the coming years

On Wednesday, the Downtown Raleigh Alliance announced the start of a grant program that allows businesses to get reimbursed up to $15,000 for upfit costs.

$15K grants fund business improvements for downtown Raleigh's Fayetteville Street

The Downtown Raleigh Alliance announced the start of a grant program that allows businesses to get reimbursed up to $15,000 for upfit costs.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Gov. Cooper visits child care center in Durham to emphasize importance of grants

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper made a special visit to an early childhood education program in Durham on Wednesday.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Gov. Roy Cooper tours Fayetteville State University's Early Childhood Learning Center

Gov. Roy Cooper's visit highlighted the North Carolina Child Care Stabilization Grants. The money provided equipment, supplies and even raises for employees at Fayetteville State University's Early Childhood Learning Center.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Durham leaders share how $40M grant will be spent

Residents living in Hayti, a once thriving Black community, are excited part of a $40 million grant could connect the area to downtown Durham.

Fayetteville will give cash to the public in exchange for ideas to combat violent crime

Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins said ideas that are born in neighborhoods by community leaders have a good chance of making a difference.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

$3 million federal grant to help link historic cultural landscape of southeast and southwest Raleigh

New federal funding is now a "dream come true" for community leaders and residents in downtown Raleigh's south-side.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

New NPS grants worth $1 million total will help Raleigh HBCU's St. Augustine's, Shaw universities preserve historic buildings

Both Shaw University and St. Augustine's University each have received a $500-thousand dollar grant to help preserve their historic campuses.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

National Park Service to save historic building at Shaw University

Shaw University's latest $500,000 dollar grant will help preserve legendary Leonard Hall, the first four-year medical school in the country.

'It's not a pipe dream': Durham mayor talks gun violence, housing affordability in State of the City address

Mayor Elaine O'Neal laid out her plan that includes addressing crime and making the city more affordable.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter