Grant Application and Grant Project Management Services
PTRC’s Planning Department has a proven history of securing funding and managing grant projects for our member governments. We offer full-service support from identifying funding opportunities and preparing strong grant applications to managing projects through closeout. Our services help you target the right opportunities, submit competitive proposals, and successfully carry your projects across the finish line.
For more information about any of these services, please contact:
Alex Bennett, Grants Analyst at 336-904-0300 or abennett@ptrc.org
Jesse Day, Regional Planning Director, at 336-904-0300 or jday@ptrc.org
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City of Lexington Housing Needs Survey
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The PTRC regional planning department is working with the City of Lexington on a Housing Needs Survey to assess the current and future housing needs of our community. The study will collect data on local housing trends and input from residents and stakeholders to help inform decisions about housing policies, programs, and development priorities.
Goals of the Housing Needs Study:
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Assess current housing conditions
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Determine housing demand and preferences
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Identify gaps in housing supply
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Support data-driven planning and policy
If you live or work in the Lexington area, please consider completing the survey.
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Regional Planning "A Year in Review"
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Treasury Launches Early Closeout Option for SLFRF Recipients With Fully Expended Funds
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Recipients of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program who have fully obligated and expended their entire award may be eligible to initiate early closeout of their SLFRF award before the official end of the period of performance on December 31, 2026. Since summer 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been inviting eligible recipients to begin the closeout process on a rolling basis. Invitations are sent directly to designated points of contact, and only those who have received such communication may proceed with early closeout.
If your county has not yet received an invitation, the option is not currently available. You are encouraged to ensure that your points of contact are up to date in the Treasury Portal and to review the SLFRF Award Closeout Preparation Checklist to be ready when invited. If you have any questions, please contact us at arpquestions@ncacc.org.
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Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) Grant(s)
Last year, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) awarded more than $1.6 million to local governments in the PTRC’s 12-County region, helping fund the efforts of local police departments and county sheriff’s offices to reduce traffic crashes in North Carolina. The average cost of crashes in the Piedmont Triad is nearly $6.9 billion each year, with crash-related fatalities reaching 273 last year.
Local law enforcement agencies who will receive funds in 2026 include Kernersville, Mebane, Thomasville, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Projects include high-visibility traffic safety enforcement, safety trainings for the public, and multi-agency task force efforts to address impaired driving.
The GHSP program is funded on a federal fiscal year basis (Oct. 1 through Sept. 30). Grant applications are typically accepted from Jan. 1-31. Learn more about GHSP funds grants and watch the GHSP Grant Orientation Video for more information!
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Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)
Grant Program
DEADLINE: February 24, 2026
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. The eligibility requirements of BUILD allow project sponsors, including state and local governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to fund through other grant programs.
The BUILD program, previously known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grants, was established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and operated under annual appropriations acts until authorized in November 2021.
Access the FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity document here
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EDA Announces Disaster Recovery Funding
Opportunities for 2023-24 Events
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently issued the FY25 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for “regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters” occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024. The EDA has recorded informational webinars as well as printed materials (FAQs, etc.), which can be found here. ➡️
EDA’s Disaster NOFO provides funding through three funding pathways:
Readiness Path – Capacity building and strategic planning projects that set the stage for future investment. (Applications accepted on a rolling basis)
Implementation Path – Standalone construction and non-construction projects that help communities recover from natural disasters and advance recovery and growth. (Applications accepted on a rolling basis)
Industry Transformation Path – Coalition-led, multi-project portfolios that transform regional economies through targeted industry development. (Deadline is March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.)
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A Senior Regional Planner position is open at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). This is a combined focus on land use and rural transportation planning. One of the key projects to manage will be the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization day to day activities as well as other land use planning projects supporting our member governments. If you enjoy working with jurisdictions large and small with different strengths and challenges, consider this position. We have a great team to support you and our member governments with their planning challenges. Please visit www.ptrc.org/jobs to apply, simply click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button and follow the Regional Planner Senior link. Feel free to reach out with any questions to Jesse Day at jday@ptrc.org
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Disaster Recovery Financial Administration Training - The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), in partnership with the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Government (NCARCOG), is excited to announce a six-hour eLearning course designed to equip local communities with the knowledge and tools to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Each user license provides individual access to the course for one learner through June 2026. The course can be taken at the user’s pace and includes learning activities, assessments, and a certificate upon successful completion of the course. More Information .
One Water High Rock Lake Toolkit resources for understanding nutrient load reduction and promoting collaborative Stormwater solutions throughout the High Rock Lake watershed. Visit our webpage for more information and resources.
Growing Food Finance in the Triad is a public-private financing program awarded to Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) through Reinvestment Fund for the 2023 Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program (HFFI Partnerships Program). Visit our webpage for eligibility, definitions, FAQs and other information.
Hasketts Creek Stream Restoration at N. Asheboro Park - The plan for green infrastructure retrofits provides a comprehensive nature-based solution for improving water quality and wildlife habitat in the impaired sections of Hasketts Creek. Visit our webpage to submit questions, provide feedback and learn more about the project.
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Regional Initiatives & Staff Directory Links
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