Downtown Development Funds

About this opportunity

North Carolina downtowns are the cultural and economic centers of their communities. North Carolina downtowns are the cultural and economic centers of their communities. When Main Street struggles, the community feels it; and when Main Street booms, the community thrives. The purpose of this program is to support downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives that are intended to help local governments grow and leverage downtown districts as assets for economic growth, economic development, and prosperity. Funding availability is at the discretion of the Rural Infrastructure Authority. RDED Grants will support projects that: Please see these guidelines for more specific information. This grant is based on job creation and retention and may help bridge the funding gap for exis...