North Carolina S854 provides $400 million in grants to Tier One counties for self-sufficiency, infrastructure, education, and workforce development.

North Carolina S854, the "Economic Empowerment for Tier One Counties Act," allocates $400 million in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support Tier One counties. These funds aim to promote self-sufficiency, infrastructure improvement, education, and workforce development. Eligible counties must submit proposals detailing their intended use of the funds. The Department of Commerce will review these proposals and disburse the grants. Counties must report on their use of the funds annually until the grant money is exhausted.

North Carolina S854 provides $400 million in grants to Tier One counties for self-sufficiency, infrastructure, education, and workforce development.

North Carolina S854, the "Economic Empowerment for Tier One Counties Act," allocates $400 million in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support Tier One counties. These funds aim to promote self-sufficiency, infrastructure improvement, education, and workforce development. Eligible counties must submit proposals detailing their intended use of the funds. The Department of Commerce will review these proposals and disburse the grants. Counties must report on their use of the funds annually until the grant money is exhausted.