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NC Rural Center receives grant from Dogwood Health Trust to expand broadband in western North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – The NC Rural Center has received $1 million from the Dogwood Health Trust to expand its Collaborative Broadband Initiative to 18 counties in western North Carolina. “The timing of this grant could not come at a more important time in North Carolina,”...
Rural Relocators: COVID-19 and Rural Population Growth
Research from the North Carolina Rural Center suggest rural North Carolina has experienced overall population growth in recent years due to COVID-19.
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Rural Center looking for VC partners for up to $50 million in investments
RALEIGH, N.C. — The NC Rural Center invites potential partners to apply to help distribute up to $50 million in venture capital funds to support early-stage, high-growth small businesses in North Carolina. A request for proposals (RFP) is now available by request for...
Rural Center grants $3.3 million for CDFIs to grow
RALEIGH, N.C. — The NC Rural Center has granted $3.3 million to six Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or those with CDFI applications pending so they can expand their capacity to make loans. The grants were awarded through a $5 million program...
New Officers and Members Elected to NC Rural Center Board
The Rural Center is pleased to announce the officers and new members of our board of directors. Congratulations to each of them on their elections and thank you for your service to the people of rural North Carolina. Each officer will serve for the 2023 calendar year...
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 Small Business Coalition: Resources and Updates
The NC Small Business Coalition seeks to lift up the voices of small business advocates through a combination of engagement opportunities, policy and advocacy tools, partnership connections, and resource collaboration. Please view our resources below, and join the...