Find special reports produced by the Department of Commerce on a variety of topics, from overviews of specific industries to strategic plans for different programs, like Community Development Block Grants. We also post draft versions of reports and policies where we're seeking public comments before publishing final versions. Browse the entire library below, or use the search tools to filter your results.
| Title | Description | Document File (Click to Open) | Search Terms (Programs or Type) | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAFT DOCUMENT | 2025 Annual Action Plan of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan | This document is a draft of the state's 2025 Annual Action Plan for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This plan is a component of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. | DRAFT-2025-CDBG-Annual-Action-Plan-PDF_asPublished_051625.pdf | For Public Comment, CDBG, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), Annual Action Plan | |
| Notice | Comment Period Open for 2025 Annual Action Plan Draft Document - CDBG | This document offers details of the current 30-day public review and comment period for the state's draft 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP), including details of an official hybrid public hearing to be held on Wednesday May 28, 2025, from 10:00am-11:00am. | 2025-Annual-Action-Plan-Public-Hearing-Notice_asPublished_051625.pdf | For Public Comment, CDBG, Annual Action Plan | |
| REPORT | Rules Governing the Community Development Block Grant Program, per NCAC 19L | This report lists rules governing the Community Development Block Grant Program, under the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) Subchapter 19L. |
CDBG-Dept-of-Commerce-Rules-Review-Report_03.13.2025.pdf | For Public Comment, CDBG | |
| 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 | |
| Presentation | N.C. Proposed HUD Action Plan (CDBG-DR) Overview - February 2025 Public Hearings | This presentation outlines North Carolina's proposed Action Plan for its $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery grant. |
2025-02-14_HUD-Action-Plan-Overview.pdf | Presentation, CDBG, Annual Action Plan, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), For Public Comment | |
| 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-Action-Plan-Draft_CDBG-DR_2-18-25.pdf | For Public Comment, Criteria or Guidelines, CDBG, Plans & Reports (CDBG) | |
| 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 |
Notice-of-2024-CAPER_Public-Hearing_asPublished_021725.pdf | For Public Comment, Program Performance | |
| Report | Medicaid Expansion Workforce Report | This document is a report published by the ncImpact Initiative at the School of Government at the University of North Carolina. |
2024085_MedicaidReport_2024-11-25.pdf | Miscellaneous | |
| Request for Information | Potential State Energy Financing Institution | This document is a formal Request for Information (RFI) from clean energy project developers and other interested parties on the topic of a potential State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI) in th |
NC-RFI-for-SEFI_asPublished_092624.pdf | For Public Comment, Pre-Application, Miscellaneous | |
| Report | 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race Economic Impact Analysis | This report, prepared by the Department's Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD), provides an analysis of the positive economic impact of this event to the local economy around the North Wilkesboro Speedway and the state overall. | 2023-NASCAR-All-Star-Race-impact-analysis_asPublished.pdf | Program Performance, Miscellaneous, Building or Site Preparation | |
| Annual Report | North Carolina Certified Sites Program | This document is the current annual report for the North Carolina Certified Sites Program. |
Certified-Sites-AR-1-Pager_2023vF_asPublished.pdf | Annual Report, Building or Site Preparation, Miscellaneous | |
| Annual Report | North Carolina Economic Development Evaluation | This report addresses the state’s Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan and offers an evaluation of the state's economic performance, particularly on key economic indicators as outlined by statute. We publish this report annually pursuant to G.S. 143B-434.01. | 2024 Strategic Plan Update and Annual Evaluation of North Carolina's Economic Performance.pdf | Annual Report, Miscellaneous | |
| Annual Report | North Carolina Taskforce For Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NCTowers) | The Governor's Taskforce for offshore wind energy development produces an annual report to highlight its work and make recommendations to policymakers. This is the 2022-2023 edition of the annual report. | NCTOWERS-Annual-Report_01Aug2023_asPublished.pdf | Annual Report, Miscellaneous | |
| REGISTRATION FORM | 2023 Southeast U.S./Japan Conference - Tokyo | Prospective North Carolina delegates who wish to register for the 2023 edition of the Southeast U.S./Japan Conference can use this form to submit their information to the Department of Commerce. |
North-Carolina-SEUS-Japan-2023-Registration-Form_062023.docx | Application, Miscellaneous | |
| Report | 2022 Employers Needs Survey | The 2022 edition of a regular report Commerce publishes which recaps the results of a survey of employers in North Carolina regarding their companies' current needs. |
2022-Employer-Needs-Report-Final.pdf | ||
| Memo | Cooperation on Offshore Wind Energy and Related Sectors Agreement with the Danish Energy Agency | This document is the Memorandum of Understanding between the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Danish Energy Agency, signed March 1, 2023. |
MOU-North-Carolina-and-Denmark_final2023wSeals_asPublished.pdf | Criteria or Guidelines, Miscellaneous | |
| Report | Climate Change Workforce Diversity | This report, offering recommendations to grow a diverse and talented workforce to address the impacts of climate change, is a product of the Climate Change Workforce Diversity Workgroup, creat |
Climate-Change-Workforce-Diversity-Report_asPublished_December-2022.pdf | Miscellaneous | |
| Report | Military Economic Impact on North Carolina | This report details the economic impact of the military on North Carolina's economy. The report was prepared by Commerce's Labor & Economic Analysis Division and Regional Economic Models, |
Military-Economic-Impact-in-North-Carolina_asPublished_120722.pdf | Miscellaneous, Strategic | |
| Guidelines | Public Access and Participation Plan | This document is the Department of Commerce's Public Access and Participation Plan. |
Public-Access-and-Participation-Plan_May2023_0.pdf | Criteria or Guidelines, Miscellaneous | |
| Annual Report | Rural Economic Development Division | The 2022 Annual Report from the Department's Rural Economic Development Division describes fiscal year 2022 performance and outcomes for several North Carolina economic development programs that ch |
REDD-2022-Annual-Report_asPublished_120122.pdf | Program Performance, Annual Report, Downtowns (Main Street), State Funded (Rural Grants), Rural Development, CDBG, Appalachian Region (ARC) |