NC Pandemic Recovery Office

02/20/2025

We're still working behind the scenes to administer, oversee, and track the state’s remaining pandemic recovery funds. But that work no longer includes communicating via Facebook. Here's how to get in touch:

If you have a general question for our team please email [email protected].

Media inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Or visit our website at ncpro.nc.gov.

02/05/2025

Training the trainers.

This week our team brushed up on their knowledge of grant management, risk assessments, and federal compliance in anticipation of a new cycle of monitoring.

Monitoring is just one way NCPRO provides oversight of $11 billion in federal pandemic funds. We'll partner with grant recipients to create, update, and implement policies and procedures that help ensure funds are spent effectively and appropriately. Let's get to work!

01/09/2025

In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to remind you of the hard work happening at the North Carolina State Highway Patrol to improve 911 response times thanks to the implementation of a new Computer Aided Dispatch system with GPS capabilities. NCSHP can now track the location of callers and troopers, improving their safety and yours.

We're proud to have partnered with the NCSHP and the Dept. of Public Safety on this project by providing administrative oversight and other technical assistance.

01/07/2025

After serving the NC Pandemic Recovery Office for nearly five years as Executive Director, Stephanie McGarrah will join Governor Josh Stein’s western North Carolina recovery team to help the region rebuild and recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. McGarrah was announced today as the Deputy Secretary for the newly created Department of Commerce Division of Community Revitalization (DCR).

As a native of western North Carolina, McGarrah will have the opportunity to directly impact her hometown area by using her regional knowledge, alongside decades of economic development and public policy experience, to help guide WNC through this unprecedented challenge while fostering long term resilience.

Please join us in congratulating her!

12/23/2024

NCPRO and other state government offices will be closed December 24 through December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We wish you a warm and safe holiday season, and look forward to serving North Carolina when we return.

12/19/2024

A free wi-fi program has been extended to continue providing internet from the convenience of over 400+ public parking lots around North Carolina. 💻

Park and Learn launched during COVID-19 to aid in remote learning, and continues to help bridge the digital divide. Read our story to learn how it works and find your nearest location. https://bit.ly/4fjezs8

Park and Learn is a partnership between Hometown Strong, North Carolina Business Committee for Education, North Carolina Department of Information Technology, and NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

When COVID-19 forced schools to move online, North Carolina’s digital divide became impossible to ignore. Students without reliable internet at home couldn’t join remote classes or access their homework.

12/13/2024

The Longleaf Commitment Grant has now helped 27,400 students afford college! 👏 Governor Roy Cooper launched the program in 2021 using federal COVID-19 recovery funds. It helped Destiny Perez become the first in her family to get a degree 🎓

Update: Since this story was first published, Destiny Perez graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College in May 2023, and was accepted into Western Carolina University where she plans to obtain a bachelor's degree in marketing and communications.

12/09/2024

As we approach the Dec. 31 deadline for obligating American Rescue Plan funds, we want to once again recognize the work of our partners at the NC League of Municipalities, NCACC, and the Regional Councils of Government. These organizations are instrumental in helping local governments navigate federal red tape and effectively plan for and spend their ARPA dollars.

12/04/2024

Got 5 minutes? Read our latest newsletter, including updates on how Helene impacted pandemic recovery funds, a new data dashboard, and local government success stories. Find the Winter 2024 edition at https://bit.ly/NCPRONewsletter

11/11/2024

Did you know COVID-19 recovery funds are helping disabled veterans and their families afford college? The Patriot Star Family Recovery Scholarship recognizes the sacrifice of our military families and the additional hardship many faced during the pandemic. 482 people have benefitted so far.

It's administered by the Patriot Foundation with oversight from NCPRO. Meet two recipients at https://bit.ly/NCPROMilitary.

10/30/2024

What a difference two years makes! Newton was a recipient of the state's Rural Transformation Grant Fund in 2022, administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce with pandemic recovery funds. Newton's streetscape project is now in the final phase of construction and has contributed to a stronger and more vibrant downtown economy, attracting private investment and the creation of additional residential development.

Read our original 2022 story about Newton's plans at https://bit.ly/4hsg7T2, and check out the comments section of this post for more updated project photos provided by City of Newton, NC Government.