Our Department administers a wide range of grant and economic development incentive programs. If you're managing a grant that we've previously awarded, or you're interested in applying for one of our grant programs, you'll find a variety of helpful documents in this section.
Browse the entire library below, or use the search tools to filter your results by program type (e.g. CDBG), or funding source (federal or state), document type (e.g.: application) or even by keyword.
| Document Title | Description | Document File (Click to Open) | Type (or Category) of Document | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAFT | Substantial Amendment to the 2024 Annual Action Plan of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan - Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) | This document is a draft Substantial Amendment to the 2024 Annual Action Plan of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan, related to the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Program. This document and the amendment process is part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program managed by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. |
RUSH2-Substantial-Amendment-2024AAP_all-FINAL_asPublished_042225.pdf | For Public Comment, Criteria or Guidelines, CDBG, Disaster Recovery, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), Annual Action Plan | |
| Notice | Public Hearing for the Substantial Amendment to the 2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing-ESG Disaster Recovery (RUSH) Program - CDBG | This is the official notice of an upcoming public hearing on Wednesday, April 28, 2025 regarding a substantial amendment to the 2024 North Carolina Annual Action Plan (AAP) and inclusion of the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing-ESG Disaster Recovery (RUSH) Program. | Notice-of-Public-Hearing-SA2024-AAP_RUSH2_asPublished_042225.pdf | For Public Comment, CDBG, Disaster Recovery, Annual Action Plan | |
| Payment Processing | Calendar for Requisitions and Payment Schedule | This document published by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) team provides the list of dates throughout the year when payment requestion orders are due and the related payment processing dates tied to those due dates. |
CDBG-FY-24-25-Requisition-Calendar_asPublished_41725.pdf | Payment Processing, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), CDBG | |
| Compliance | Form Listing Businesses Involved with a Small Business Infrastructure Grant | This document, submitted as part of the application process for a Small Business Infrastructure Grant, provides Commerce staff with the necessary information for each small business involved with the applicant's project. |
Small-Businesses-List-Form-for-SmBIZ-Program.xlsx | Compliance, State Funded (Rural Grants), Disaster Recovery, Public Infrastructure | |
| Compliance | Local Government Certifications Document for the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (smBIZ) | This document is used by local government applicants to the North Carolina Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (smBIZ) to certify that the information attached and included in the application are true, correct, and complete. |
SmBiz-LG-Certifications-Page-FINAL.pdf | Compliance, Pre-Application, State Funded (Rural Grants), Disaster Recovery, Public Infrastructure | |
| Sample | Local Government Resolution for the Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (smBIZ) | This document can be adapted and used to officially approve, at the local level, an application for a grant from the Small Business Infrastructure Grant (smBIZ) program and is required to participate in the program. | SmBIZ_Sample_ Local_ Government_ Resolution_0.pdf | Pre-Application, Compliance, State Funded (Rural Grants), Disaster Recovery, Public Infrastructure | |
| Guidelines | Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ) | Guidelines for the North Carolina Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Rural Economic Development Division. | Guidelines_SmBiz FINAL_0.pdf | Criteria or Guidelines, State Funded (Rural Grants), Disaster Recovery, Public Infrastructure | |
| Plans and Reports│4th Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan of the 2016–2020 Consolidated Plan North Carolina ― CDBG-CV | This 4th Substantial Amendment focuses on modifications to the Method of Distribution (MOD) for the CDBG-CV program. It aims to facilitate a shift towards a continuous application process while raising the maximum funding allocation to $2 million. Additionally, the amendment prioritizes CDBG-CV funds for areas within the state designated as disaster zones due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. |
SA-2019-AAP-CDBG-CV_(MOD)-4.2.25-Draft.pdf | For Public Comment, Criteria or Guidelines, Compliance, Annual Action Plan | |
| DRAFT DOCUMENT | 2024 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) | We're seeking comments on the proposed 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, also known by the acronym CAPER. | DRAFT_2024-CAPER-Updated-3-10-25_asPublished.pdf | Annual Report, Document Type, CDBG, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), For Public Comment | |
| Plans & Reports (CDBG) | Citizen Participation Plan | The Citizen Participation Plan, as amended, for North Carolina's administration of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula block grant programs | Amended-NC-Citizen-Participation-Plan-for-HUD-CPD-Programs-CDBG_2-19-25_asPublished.pdf | Criteria or Guidelines, Plans & Reports (CDBG) | |
| DRAFT | Proposed North Carolina HUD Action Plan, CDBG-DR for Hurricane Helene | This document is a proposed Action Plan for $1.4 billion in funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) through its Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The Action Plan outlines the State of North Carolina's proposal for supporting long-term recovery efforts, following Hurricane Helene (FEMA DR-4827-NC). |
HUD-Action-Plan-Draft_CDBG-DR_2-18-25.pdf | For Public Comment, Criteria or Guidelines, CDBG, Plans & Reports (CDBG) | |
| Plans and Reports│2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG Substantial Amendment | This document for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program marks a substantial amendment revising core programs and it adds the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Program for Hurricane Helene Recovery. |
2024-AAP-Amendment_RUSHHeleneFinal.pdf | Plans & Reports (CDBG), Annual Action Plan | |
| Notice | Public Hearing for the 2024 North Carolina Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) - CDBG | This document provides notice than an official public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 regarding the 2024 North Carolina Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), a report related to the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). The hearing will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, located at 3508 Bush Street, Raleigh, NC 27609. |
Notice-of-2024-CAPER_Public-Hearing_asPublished_021725.pdf | For Public Comment, Program Performance | |
| Compliance | Grantee Annual Report (GAR) Form for JDIG | This is the form, in Microsoft Excel format, that you will actually use to complete, submit, and officially file your required JDIG Grantee Annual Report. Contact the JDIG team for the required password. |
2024-GAR-Form_asOf_011325.xlsx | Compliance, JDIG | |
| Compliance | CDBG Conformity with the Application Form | This document provides information to assist grantees with compliance for their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in North Carolina. For further information about this document, email our CDBG team at compliance@commerce.nc.gov. |
Conformity_with_the_Application_Monitoring_Form_2019.docx | Compliance, CDBG, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), Document Type | |
| Guidelines | Requirements to Submit a Check to the N.C. Department of Revenue | Logistical information regarding how you should issue a payment check to the N.C. Department of Revenue. |
2024-DOR-Check-Requirements.pdf | Compliance, JDIG, Criteria or Guidelines | |
| Compliance | Instructions for Submitting a Grant Annual Report (GAR) for JDIG | If you're responsible for reporting your company's performance for its Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) from the State of North Carolina, this document offers instructions for completing and submitting the required Grantee Annual Report (GAR). |
2024-GAR-Instructions.pdf | Compliance, JDIG | |
| Guidelines | JDIG Webinar Presentation on the GAR Employment Profile | The PowerPoint presentation dealing with employment profile information, as used during our educational seminars for people managing a JDIG grant |
2024-JDIG-GAR-Webinar-(Emp-Profile).pdf | Compliance, JDIG | |
| Compliance | Example JDIG Grant Annual Report (GAR) Form | This is an example of the form you complete and submit in order to file your required Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) Grantee Annual Report (GAR). |
2024-GAR-Form-Example.pdf | Compliance, JDIG | |
| Guidelines | Disbursement Process for Job Development Investment Grants (JDIG) | This flow chart shows the process we follow for reviewing your Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) grant and making grant payments from the state to your company. |
JDIG-Disbursement-Process-(2024).pdf | Compliance, JDIG, Criteria or Guidelines |