Demolition
Forecasted
The Demolition grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce funds local governments to clear vacant industrial buildings, enabling site redevelopment and fostering future economic growth.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for buildings ≤100,000 sq ft; up to $150,000 for buildings >100,000 sq ft; max $12,500 per projected job created.
Summary: Supports local governments in demolishing vacant, blighted industrial buildings to enable economic redevelopment.
Key Information: 25% local cash match required; only local governments in eligible rural areas may apply.
Description
This grant program, administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, provides funding to local governments for the demolition of vacant, dilapidated, or unsuitable buildings on industrial sites. The goal is to remove barriers to economic growth and make sites more attractive for future private sector investment and job creation. The program is part of both state and federal (CDBG) initiatives and is overseen by the Rural Economic Development Division.
