Grant Development Assistance for WNC Recovery Projects

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provides no-cost grant development and technical assistance to local governments, regional entities, and eligible nonprofit partners in the western North Carolina counties designated for FEMA Public Assistance following Hurricane Helene. The program helps communities identify and pursue federal, state (including DEQ-administered), and philanthropic funding opportunities through funding navigation, project structuring, and the development of competitive grant proposals and application materials.

For more information or to discuss a potential project, contact Katie Hunt, Grant Development Lead, at katie.hunt@deq.nc.gov or submit an inquiry through our online form. Even if your project is still taking shape, we welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how we can help.