Rural Policy Initiatives

N.C. STEP Demonstration Program

The North Carolina Small Towns Economic Prosperity Demonstration Program brings a comprehensive revitalization effort to 20 demonstration sites across the state.

Overview of N.C. STEP
Learn about the program and its goals.
The demonstration sites
Thirty-three communities across North Carolina are participating in the N.C. STEP Demonstration Program. Fifteen are individual demonstration sites; 18 towns are participating in one of five “clusters” of cooperating towns.
Selection process
The application and selection process for participation in N.C. STEP.