2026 State Budget Overview
The 2026 state budget includes a broad mix of statewide spending decisions, targeted appropriations, and policy provisions affecting local governments across North Carolina.
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Town of Ansonville Housing Rehabilitation Services General Contractor Solicitation
Ansonville (Town) in Anson County, received $950,000 from the North Carolina Department of Commerce (Grant #21-C-4007 NR), Rural Economic Development Division to provide housing rehabilitation services for approximately 5 low/moderate income, owner occupied single-family properties.
Strengthening Multidisciplinary Responses in Elder Justice: A Local Priority
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the importance of strong community partnerships to protect older adults. Counties can strengthen elder justice by supporting coordinated, multidisciplinary responses to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Town of Lilesville Housing Rehabilitation Services General Contractor Solicitation
The Town of Lilesville (Town) received $950,000 from the North Carolina Department of Commerce (Grant #20-C-3635), Rural Economic Development Division to provide demolition, design, and construction/modular home installation services for approximately 3 low/moderate income, owner occupied single-family properties.
Town of Norwood RFP for Lead Based Paint Asbestos and Radon
June 30, 2026 — Town of Norwood has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant for the rehabilitation of approximately 12 single-family housing units in Stanly County. We estimate multiple properties will be pre-1978 houses requiring a lead-based paint test and clearance as well as asbestos and radon tests.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please complete the RFP requirements located in this document.
RFP Bid Sent Out: July 1, 2026
RFP Bid Due: July 31, 2026
Request for Proposals For Recruiting Services For Executive Director of Centralina Regional Council
Centralina Regional Council is requesting proposals from professional executive management
recruiting firms and consultants to submit written proposals to conduct an executive recruitment campaign for the position of Executive Director,
Centralina announces leadership transition; Gardner’s tenure comes to an end on September 30
Centralina Executive Director Geraldine Gardner will continue in her role through September 30, 2026
Memorandum: Proposed Overhaul of Federal Grant Rules (2 CFR Part 200)
OMB has proposed a major rewrite of federal grant rules, turning Uniform Guidance into binding regulation with new compliance requirements and oversight affecting all grant recipients.
Why Local Flexibility Matters for North Carolina’s Communities
Proposed state legislation highlights the importance of maintaining local flexibility as North Carolina communities face varying needs in housing, development, and infrastructure.
Solving the Commute Problem: What Employers Need to Know About Vanpool
For many workers across the Charlotte region, getting to the job is half the battle. Transportation doesn’t show up on most job postings. But ask any workforce development professional, and they’ll tell you it shows up everywhere else. In the absenteeism numbers, in the turnover data, in the stack of applications that never convert to first days on the job.