Helene recovery grant deadlines approaching in WNC - Asheville's 828 News NOW
Millions remain available for infrastructure repairs, child care and disaster preparedness, but application deadlines are nearing Thousands of dollars are still available to help Western North Carolina recover from Tropical Storm Helene. Local governments, volunteer fire departments, colleges and nonprofit organizations have until November 23 to apply for grants covering everything from damaged infrastructure to new child care centers. The Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program helps pay to repair or replace storm-damaged public facilities and infrastructure that are not eligible for reimbursement through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The latest application round expanded eligibility to include volunteer fire department members. North Carolina community colleges and University of North Carolina System campuses serving areas affected by Helene and Tropical Storm Debby have until 5 p.m. Nov. 2 to apply to a share of $20 million in child care funding. The funding is part of a broader $75 million federal child care disaster assistance package awarded to North Carolina following the 2024 storms.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Millions of dollars are still available to help Western North Carolina recover from Tropical Storm Helene, but organizations hoping to get some of that funding need to a... [6036 symbols]