Public Disclosure Of FY27 Community Project Funding Requests
Project Name: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB) Child Development Center
Requested Amount: $54,000,000.00
Requesting Entity: Town of Goldsboro, N.C.
Location: Goldsboro, N.C.
Justification: The existing 49-year-old Child Development Center (CDC) is grossly inadequate, with two outdated additions and a shortage of space, featuring only 14 activity rooms and 194 childcare slots. This capacity constraint forces military families to seek childcare off-base, where quality and availability are uncertain, and at times unacceptable. If left unaddressed, this critical shortfall in childcare availability will persist, leaving families and the mission vulnerable. Furthermore, the facility's advanced age and condition will continue to demand significant and costly sustainment, diverting resources away from other priorities. The existing facility is severely deficient, with a capability gap of 58 children, rendering it incapable of meeting the growing needs of our military families. This project allows for maximum flexibility of spaces to adapt classroom designation based on age-group enrollments at the time. The current facility lacks that flexibility which limits the ability to optimize wait-list management. Moreover, the facility's non-compliance with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) criteria and its dire need for modernization and repair further exacerbate the problem, putting the health, safety, and comfort of our families at risk. If left unaddressed, these deficiencies will continue to erode the readiness and effectiveness of our warfighters. By replacing this outdated facility with a modern, state-of-the-art Child Development Center, we can ensure that our military families receive the support they need and deserve, and that our warfighters are able to focus on their mission with the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing their families are safe and well cared for. Constructing a new facility will provide a right-sized facility and improve mission readiness. Furthermore, it will negate repair costs on an obsolete facility.
Federal Nexus: There is a strong federal nexus because this project was authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, Public Law 119-60.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Operational Facilities
Requested Amount: $41,840,000.00
Requesting Entity: Town of Jacksonville, NC
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Justification: This project provides essential preservation and maintenance facilities for the 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion (2d AABn) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to support the fielding of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). The project directly supports Force Design by providing ninety-two (92) climate-resilient vehicle shelters, covered storage for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), and dedicated vehicle wash facilities. These facilities are required to protect high-value, mission-critical assets from climate-related degradation, mitigate premature equipment failure, and ensure the battalion can meet its operational commitments. This project is a critical unfunded priority to safeguard the Marine Corps' capital investment in the next-generation ACV platform and sustain associated maritime assets. This MILCON is fully designed and can be awarded within three months after funds receipt.
Federal Nexus: There is a strong federal nexus because this project was authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026, Public Law 119-60. Additionally, it was also on the Marine Corps Unfunded Priorities List (UPL) for FY 2026.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Eastern North Carolina Officer Wellness and Child Abuse Response Initiative
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Requesting Entity: One Place
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Justification: The requested funding will support the establishment of the Eastern North Carolina Officer Wellness and Child Abuse Response Initiative at One Place's Child Advocacy Center, strengthening the capacity of law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes against children while addressing the significant mental health impacts associated with these investigations. Funding will support the development of a Regional Law Enforcement Resilience and Training Suite within the Child Advocacy Center, providing a trauma-informed environment for investigator wellness services, multidisciplinary coordination, and large-group training for agencies across Eastern North Carolina. Additional funds will support confidential clinical services, specialized training on trauma-informed investigative practices, peer-support programming, and secure technology that enhances coordination among investigators, prosecutors, and child protection partners. Together, these investments will improve officer resilience, strengthen investigative effectiveness, and enhance the coordinated response to child abuse cases.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in Section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34U.S.C. § 10152).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: AI for Rural Competitiveness (ARC)
Requested Amount: $2,275,000
Requesting Entity: East Carolina University
Location: Greenville, NC
Justification: The funds will allow East Carolina University (ECU) to establish ARC: AI for Rural Competitiveness, a regional data intelligence infrastructure focused on Eastern North Carolina's rural communities and industries. ARC will integrate de-identified health records, census and social determinants of health data, regional economic indicators, and rural healthcare utilization patterns into a standards-driven, secure cloud environment. The platform will power Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) analytics to: (1) identify access gaps and reduce inappropriate healthcare utilization; (2) inform optimal siting of distributed care and telehealth; (3) support rural business and advanced manufacturing with data-driven decision tools, and (4) strengthen the region's research capacity and competitiveness.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 272 of title 15, United States Code.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: NC Aviation Workforce Engine: A Multi-HUB Simulation & Training Initiative
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Requesting Entity: Elizabeth City State University
Location: Elizabeth City, NC
Justification: The funds will be used to establish the NC Aviation Workforce Engine, a multi-HUB simulation and training Initiative run by Elizabeth City State University. It will allow the building of ECSU's twelve (12) new FAA-certified Advance Aviation Training Devices (AATDs) across the state. These hubs will serve as satellite campuses in partnership with counties and local jetports to expand ECSU's successful aviation science degree. The HUBS will also provide technical infrastructure necessary for rural North Carolinians to enter high-wage aerospace careers without leaving their home communities and provide students with a safe controlled environment in which to practice essential flight procedures, instrument operations, and emergency scenarios. These systems allow students to train situations that would be difficult, costly, or potentially unsafe to replicate in an aircraft.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 272 of title 15, United States Code.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Jones County Emergency Shelter & Wellness Center
Requested Amount: $7,000,000
Requesting Entity: Jones County, N.C.
Location: Jones County, N.C.
Justification: The Jones County Emergency Shelter and Community Wellness Center will address a critical life-safety, disaster resilience, and public safety infrastructure gap within North Carolina's Third Congressional District by establishing the County's first hardened hurricane-resistant emergency shelter. Spanning approximately 500 square miles of predominantly rural terrain, Jones County currently has no hardened public facility capable of withstanding storms greater than a Category 2 hurricane. During major storm events, residents — including seniors, veterans, families with limited mobility, and individuals without reliable transportation — are forced to evacuate outside the county to seek safe shelter. The proposed project will construct a hardened Category 1–5 hurricane-resistant emergency shelter, specifically addressing the County's current Category 3–5 resiliency gap and establishing its first permanent in-county disaster resiliency hub. By expanding hardened infrastructure capacity in a storm-prone region of eastern North Carolina, the facility will reduce evacuation strain on neighboring jurisdictions, improve coordinated emergency response capabilities, and enhance district-wide readiness during hurricanes and severe weather events that routinely impact NC-03. During major hurricane evacuations, neighboring counties frequently absorb displaced residents from Jones County due to the lack of hardened shelter capacity. Establishing an in-county facility will reduce regional evacuation pressures and improve disaster response coordination across eastern North Carolina. The facility will be designed to meet FEMA guidance for hurricane-resistant community shelters and will provide hardened infrastructure capable of supporting emergency operations during major storm events.
Federal Nexus: There is a strong federal nexus because the funding is provided for purposes authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. §5301 et seq.), which authorizes federal assistance for community development activities, including the development of public facilities and infrastructure that support disaster resilience, public safety, and services that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Town of Grifton elevated potable water storage tank
Requested Amount: $2,279,680
Requesting Entity: Town of Grifton, NC
Location: Grifton, NC
Justification: The Town of Grifton is requesting federal funding assistance for the planning, design, and construction of a new elevated potable water storage tank to improve pressure stabilization within the Town's drinking water distribution system. While the Town currently maintains sufficient overall water storage capacity, significant elevation changes throughout the service area create pressure management challenges within the distribution system. The proposed elevated storage tank will be strategically located to improve hydraulic balancing and stabilize pressures across areas of varying elevation. In addition to improving system hydraulics, the new tank will include a tank mixing system designed to maintain circulation and reduce water age within the storage facility. Proper mixing will help prevent stagnation and support the maintenance of disinfectant residuals, helping protect drinking water quality. Federal assistance will allow the Town of Grifton to implement these improvements and ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable drinking water service for the community.
Federal Nexus: There is a strong federal nexus as this project supports the purposes of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which authorizes federal assistance for improvements to public drinking water infrastructure that protects public health and ensures the delivery of safe potable water.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Greenbriar Flood Mitigation and Stream Restoration
Requested Amount: $1,498,981.71
Requesting Entity: City of Greenville, NC
Location: Greenville, NC
Justification: The Greenbriar Flood Mitigation and Stream Restoration project will deliver meaningful flood risk reduction and infrastructure protection to residents in the Greens Mill Run watershed in Greenville, North Carolina - the largest city in NC-03. The project will resize three chronically undersized roadway culvert crossings at Fairlane Road, Greenbriar Drive, and the intersection of Greenbriar Drive and Club Road, and restore a piped section of stream to a naturalized open channel with floodplain benching and bank stabilization along Club Road. These culverts currently act as a chokepoint during significant storm events, creating a tailwater effect that propagates flooding throughout the upper watershed. As a result, multiple identified flood improvement projects identified in the City's Greens Mill Run Watershed Master Plan cannot deliver their intended level of protection until these downstream crossings are corrected. This project is therefore both a standalone community benefit and a foundational investment that unlocks the effectiveness of future watershed improvements.
Federal Nexus: There is a strong federal nexus as this project is eligible through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program, authorized under Title VI of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C., section 1383). The CWSRF finances projects for the construction of publicly owned treatment works and stormwater management, including stream restoration and flood control improvements that reduce nonpoint source pollution and protect water quality.
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Operations & Maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW)
Requested Amount: $7,000,000
Requesting Entity: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA)
Location: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, NC
Justification: The AIWW is a vital part of the nation's transportation system. Identified as Marine Highway 95, the AIWW provides the following benefits to North Carolina and the Nation: national defense with training activities at Camp Lejeune and elsewhere, delivery of jet fuel to Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina from Norfolk, VA and Jacksonville, FL, Coast Guard mission support to perform rescues and patrols, on-water training for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for homeland security, economic development for communities and marinas, and commercial operations for the movement of products by tug and barge throughout the waterway, supporting Nucor Steel and the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City. Thousands of recreational waterway users also rely on the AIWW annually.
Federal Nexus: This project has a federal nexus because the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is a federally maintained waterway and has been authorized in five separate Public Laws: Rivers and Harbors Act of 1912 (P.L. 62-241), 1927 (P.L. 69-560), 1930 (P.L. 71-520), 1937 (P.L. 75-392), and 1948 (P.L. 80-858).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Joint Bus Maintenance and Workforce Training Facility
Requested Amount: $17,250,000
Requesting Entity: Lenoir County, NC
Location: Kinston, NC
Justification: The purpose of this project involves the construction of a new Joint Bus Maintenance and Workforce Training Facility in Lenoir County to support school transportation operations and workforce training in transportation-related fields. Lenoir County will serve as the lead entity for the project, which will be developed in partnership with Lenoir Community College and Lenoir County Public Schools. The project will include construction of a 40,000-square-foot facility located on the campus of Lenoir Community College. The facility will house the Lenoir County Public Schools bus maintenance facility, including vehicle maintenance bays, fueling operations, and central supply functions, while also providing classroom and training space for Lenoir Community College's Automotive Systems Technology program and the Career and College Promise automotive program.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code Section 1926(a).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: James Kenan High School - Renovations and Improvements
Requested Amount: $33,070,024
Requesting Entity: Duplin County Schools
Location: Warsaw, NC
Justification: Funding for this project would go towards renovating and modernizing James Kenan High School. The school was originally built in 1958, and many portions of the school require significant upgrades to ensure the facility meets current educational standards. Funding would go towards addressing aging infrastructure, improving safety and security, and modernizing classrooms.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code Section 1926(a).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Lenoir County EMS Station Construction
Requested Amount: $2,012,500
Requesting Entity: Lenoir County, NC
Location: Kinston, NC
Justification: The purpose of this project involves the construction of a new Lenoir County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station designed to support modern emergency response operations and replace the county's existing outdated facility. The project will include development of a purpose-built EMS facility with adequately sized vehicle bays capable of accommodating modern ambulances, dedicated areas for equipment storage and decontamination, training and operational support space, and secure communications infrastructure. The building will incorporate modern structural systems and updated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety components necessary to support continuous EMS operations and meet current public safety and building standards. This project will replace an existing EMS station that has exceeded its useful life and is no longer suitable for emergency service operations. The current facility suffers from major structural deficiencies, including a failing foundation, as well as significant electrical, mechanical, and building code deficiencies. Constructing a new facility will avoid operational disruptions and provide a long-term solution for EMS operations in Lenoir County.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code Section 1926(a).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Duplin County Public Safety Building
Requested Amount: $15,978,600
Requesting Entity: Duplin County, NC
Location: Kenansville, NC
Justification: The purpose of this project would be to fund a new Duplin County Public Safety Building. The Duplin County Public Safety Building will provide a modern, centralized facility to support critical emergency services including Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Fire Marshal's Office, and 911 Communications. The project will improve coordination between departments, strengthen emergency response capabilities, and provide updated infrastructure designed to meet the county's growing public safety needs. The facility will also serve as a resilient operations hub capable of remaining functional during hurricanes, severe weather, and other emergencies. By investing in a purpose-built public safety complex, Duplin County will enhance its ability to protect residents, support regional partners, and ensure continuity of government operations for years to come.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code Section 1926(a).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: Greene County Animal Shelter Improvements
Requested Amount: $1,900,000
Requesting Entity: Greene County, NC
Location: Snow Hill, NC
Justification: This project would authorize the construction of a new animal shelter for Greene County, North Carolina. The current shelter was originally built in 1984 and has reached the end of its functional life. The shelter was originally built as a private dog training facility and donated to the county in 2001. It was never designed to meet the operational demands of a modern municipal shelter. The aging infrastructure struggles to meet current Animal Welfare standards and the facility only remains operational through regulatory leniency. Funding for a new shelter will provide modern ventilation and sanitation systems designed to reduce the risk of disease transmission and dedicated quarantine and isolation areas for safely managing sick or aggressive animals. The new animal shelter will also contain secure outdoor exercise areas and welcoming adoption spaces, while also providing specialized areas for animal intake and medical evaluations.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code Section 1926(a).
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Letters of Support
Project Name: ECU Health Duplin Hospital Comprehensive Gastroenterology Program Construction
Requested Amount: $1,200,000.00
Requesting Entity: ECU Health Duplin Hospital
Location: Kenansville, N.C.
Justification: For decades, Duplin County residents have been traveling great distances, 60 miles or farther, for GI services because of a lack of local options. Data shows fewer than 10% of Duplin County residents requiring GI services receive care locally. Because patients are forced to travel long distances for routine and advanced GI procedures, there is greater risk of diagnosis delays, high volumes of emergency department visits for GI-related conditions, and greater difficulty for elderly, low income, and people with multiple severe and chronic conditions to travel for the care they need. This funding will allow ECU Health Duplin Hospital to have the capacity to provide diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures, including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), which will result in more timely access to specialty care and an improvement in disease progression and acuity of GI-related hospitalizations.
Federal Nexus: This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized under the Public Health Service Act.