North Carolina S589 allocates $400 million for grants to Tier One counties to promote self-sufficiency, infrastructure, education, and workforce.

North Carolina S589, the "Economic Empowerment for Tier One Counties Act," allocates $400 million in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support economic development in Tier One counties. The Department of Commerce will distribute these funds as grants to counties designated as "development tier one areas" for projects promoting self-sufficiency, infrastructure improvement, education, or workforce development. Counties must submit proposals detailing their intended use of funds, which will be reviewed and approved by the Department.

North Carolina S589 allocates $400 million for grants to Tier One counties to promote self-sufficiency, infrastructure, education, and workforce.

North Carolina S589, the "Economic Empowerment for Tier One Counties Act," allocates $400 million in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support economic development in Tier One counties. The Department of Commerce will distribute these funds as grants to counties designated as "development tier one areas" for projects promoting self-sufficiency, infrastructure improvement, education, or workforce development. Counties must submit proposals detailing their intended use of funds, which will be reviewed and approved by the Department.