Golden LEAF Foundation awards more than $7M funding for projects across NC
Summary
Jackson County was selected to receive assistance through this phase.The Golden LEAF Board awarded $274,550 in funding to support six SITE Program Due Diligence projects. $1,378,550 to McDowell County to complete select due diligence and for continued clearing and rough grading of the 20-acre site in Universal Technology Park, Phase II. $200,000 to Alamance Community College Foundation, Inc. to support initial instructor costs for a new Practical Nursing curriculum to help address immediate demand surrounding state and regional LPN shortages. $478,803 to Western Carolina University for equipment and facilities upgrade costs to develop a studio for Robotics and Automation to provide hands-on education and support for an undergraduate certificate and a concentration in the Engineering curriculum. $186,600 to the Village of Clemmons for engineering, design, and construction costs to upsize and reconfigure piping to increase the capacity for stormwater at the Bridle Path area due to flooding during heavy rain.