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NC Department of Commerce

Supports North Carolina growth through incentives, grant channels, and local services that strengthen business expansion.

United Stateswww.commerce.nc.gov
Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs5
Active grants3
Total grants5
About

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state agency charged with business growth, community development, and workforce advancement across North Carolina. It reports to the Governor, is led by the Secretary of Commerce, and works from Raleigh through divisions that cover workforce, science and technology, and rural development. Its stated mission is to improve economic well-being and qual…

Programs & grants under this funder
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)

Funds job creation in North Carolina through performance linked grants based on growth outcomes.

1 grant
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
One North Carolina Fund

Funds competitive North Carolina job projects with gubernatorial discretionary grant support.

1 grant
One North Carolina Fund
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
One NC Small Business Program

Funds North Carolina small businesses with state matching and reimbursement after federal recognition.

2 grants
One NC SBIR/STTR Incentive Funds
Between cycles
— pool
One NC SBIR/STTR Matching Funds
Between cycles
— pool
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants (RDEDG)

Funds rural North Carolina revitalization through downtown infrastructure and planning grants.

1 grant
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Rural Transformation Grant Fund

Funds and guides rural North Carolina transformation through local government grants and technical advice.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.commerce.nc.gov