The City of Fayetteville’s Economic and Community Development is actively seeking proposals from local nonprofits to help the city address homelessness, mental health, youth engagement and violence interruption.
Proposals should address key community issues which support the activities identified in the 2020 – 2024 Consolidated Plan.
Each year, the city receives funding to support eligible activities through the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Housing
Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA). Nonprofits selected will provide eligible activities to serve low- and moderate-income residents.
The application portal can be accessed at FayettevilleNC.gov/ECD. Applications are due Jan. 28.
Four public meetings will be held starting Feb. 13 and residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback and review the drafted Annual Action Plan. Following are the
meeting dates and locations:
· Massey Hill Recreation Center on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
· Smith Recreation Center on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m.
· Westover Recreation Center on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
· EE Miller Recreation Center on March 7 at 7 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to attend to provide feedback on proposed programs and services.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
