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Grant Opportunities

North Carolina State Government Grant Opportunities The North Carolina state government website nc.gov recently launched a searchable resource that as of May 2022 lists in one place for the first time over 80 opportunities for grants from state agencies. Users can search by keyword or category and can export the data into a spreadsheet.

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FEMA guidance

FEMA has provided guidance on the provisions of the UG that require contract costs to be “reasonable.” Even if the expense itself is eligible for reimbursement under Category B (emergency protective measures), the cost of that expense still must be reasonable.  This requirement applies to all contracts. In addition, if the cost of a contract is $250,000

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Voter ID Information and Assistance for Local Governments

The following message is from Ted Fitzgerald, Chief Learning Officer with the NC Board of Elections: Beginning in 2020, voters in North Carolina will be asked to present photo identification to vote, though certain exceptions apply.  There are many different ID cards that are acceptable.  Pursuant to Session Law 2018-144, as amended by Session Law

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The DEQ’s Division of Coastal Management is adjusting jurisdictions

MOREHEAD CITY — The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is adjusting jurisdictions for its four regulatory district offices, effective July 1. Division of Coastal Management offices. Image: NCDEQ DEQ said the changes are to better keep up with the growing population of the coast, which is causing a shift in the workload

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Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments

Modernization of the Older Americans Act Amendments   TITLE I—MODERNIZING DEFINITIONS AND PROGRAMS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING   Sec.101.Reauthorization. Reauthorizes Older Americans Act of 1965 Title II programs.   Sec.102.Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Encourages Aging and Disability Resource Centers to collaborate with Centers for Independent Living and other aging or disability entities.  

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August 16, 2018 – Changing the Narrative of Economic Development it’s not just job creation

Changing the Narrative of Economic Development it’s not just job creation We all know the world is rapidly changing.  So much so that it’s difficult and sometimes seemingly impossible to keep up with its dizzying pace.  Rapid advancements in technology and access to information and other resources are major change agents.  There are others that

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Don't Wait. Communicate about Hurricane Safety.

Don’t Wait. Communicate about Hurricane Safety.   Prepare for Hurricanes Now Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. Prepare before hurricane season starts. Pacific hurricane season starts May 15 and Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane. Have emergency supplies in place

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Don’t Wait. Communicate about Hurricane Safety.

Don’t Wait. Communicate about Hurricane Safety.   Prepare for Hurricanes Now Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. Prepare before hurricane season starts. Pacific hurricane season starts May 15 and Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane. Have emergency supplies in place

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