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Though the state’s rural makeup has changed as North Carolina has evolved, the mission of the NC Rural Center has never wavered. We have always worked to improve the quality of life for rural people in rural places. As the Center celebrates our 35th anniversary in 2022, we draw from what we’ve learned in the past with a renewed dedication to our work today, and a strengthened commitment to building a vibrant future for all of rural North Carolina.
News & Updates
NC Rural Center receives $3.2M grant from The Duke Endowment for Faith in Rural Communities program
The NC Rural Center received a $3.2M grant from The Duke Endowment to continue its successful Faith in Rural Communities (FIRC) program for another five years. Since 2017, the Rural Center has partnered with The Duke Endowment to provide training, coaching, and grants...
NC Rural Center holds 2022 Rural Summit forward-focused on resiliency; awards leaders for their commitment to rural people and places
More than 400 leaders from across the state gathered on March 21st and 22nd for peer learning, award recognition, to celebrate the Center’s 35th anniversary, and to hear from speakers addressing how to take local action, plan for an uncertain future, and more. The...
Applications Opening for NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders Training Programs in Eastern North Carolina
The application period for the NC Rural Center’s upcoming Homegrown Leaders training in May is now open for individuals who live and/or work in the following counties in Eastern North Carolina: Hyde, Tyrrell, Washington, Camden, Chowen, Currituck, Dares, Gate,...