SPARC supports rural North Carolina communities through collaborative economic development projects that address critical needs, draw on regional assets, and create deep, enduring impact.
Sponsoring Partnerships And Revitalizing Communities (SPARC) supports Virginia localities by helping residents obtain lower-interest-rate mortgages to expand homeownership and revitalize communities.
Seed Pathway to Advance Research Collaboration (SPARC) Grants support faculty at NH-LIFT partner institutions by funding opportunities to connect across institutions and spark future research collaborations.
Open Grants Program supports government and nonprofit projects in infrastructure, workforce preparedness, and other economic priorities to strengthen North Carolina’s economy, especially in rural communities.
Open Grants Program supports North Carolina communities through economic development, workforce, agriculture, and infrastructure projects to strengthen the economy, especially in distressed and rural areas.
Economic Catalyst Program supports economic development entities with public infrastructure and site preparation to secure full-time jobs in tobacco-dependent or economically distressed North Carolina communities.