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This safety action plan focuses on a subset of the PTRC area, made up of the planning areas for the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization (RPO), and the Northwest Piedmont RPO. The vision of the Piedmont Triad Safety Action Plan is to "Eliminate all fatal and serious injury traffic crashes in the greater Piedmont Triad region through strategic, realistic, and cost-effective improvements to the highest risk parts of our roadways."
If you live, work, or play in our region, we want your feedback about how to make our area safer for everyone. Please feel free to click below to register for our virtual open house.
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2026: The Final Countdown for ARP/SLFRF
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Reminder: 2025 Annual P&E Report due 4/30/2026
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This year will be about wrapping up eligible expenditures, making note of required reporting dates and, for many local governments, closing out the grant award. Below is information to help guide you through the year.
Continuing Reporting Requirements
Fully expended all direct ARP/SLFRF funds does not mean the grant is finished. Even after all funds are spent and disbursed, Project & Expenditure (P&E) reporting continues until Treasury formally closes out the award. Reminder that the 2025 Annual P&E Report is due 4/30/2026.
Units that received more than $10 million of their own ARP/SLFRF funds continue to report quarterly. Most North Carolina units received between $0 and $10 million, which means they report annually, during the month of April. Unless your award is closed out before then, expect to submit P&E reports through April 2027. Reporting stops only when Treasury confirms closeout.
➡️2026 Project & Expenditure Report User Guide
➡️SLFRF Report How To Guide
➡️SLFRF Closeout Resource Hub
➡️SLFRF Additional Info and Resources
We hope the reporting process goes smoothly for you, but if assistance is needed, please reach out to Alex Bennett at abennett@ptrc.org to setup an appointment.
If you have any questions, Piedmont Triad Regional Council is here to assist you as needed. Contact Alex Bennett, Grants Analyst - abennett@ptrc.org.
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Connecting our community with the water that connects us all
March 21 - 29, 2026
Forsyth Creek Week is an annual celebration of the waterways that run through Forsyth County. Our events help residents explore, enjoy, and protect our streams, lakes, and wetlands.
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Funding Available for Bicycle, Pedestrian & Multimodal Planning
Application deadline April 13
The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2026 Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which provides state planning funds for identifying bike and walking paths and transit connections. Multimodal planning helps communities grow with transportation systems that are safer, more connected and accessible for all users – whether driving, walking, biking or using transit.
Plans funded through this program provide a comprehensive strategy for expanding bicycle and pedestrian opportunities in a community, rather than support a single project. They may also address facilities, programs, policies and design guidelines that promote safe walking and biking.
The program is sponsored by the federal, state and local funding sources and has awarded $9.7 million to 278 municipalities, six counties and three universities since it began in 2004. Proposals are divided and judged in regions to help ensure equitable distribution of funding statewide. Selected recipients typically include a diverse mix of municipalities from large cities to small towns.
Applications must be submitted online by April 13 at 5 p.m. Award recipients will be notified by June.
For more information, contact Bryan Lopez at 919-707-2606 or balopez@ncdot.gov.
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NC State Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant
Application deadline May 1
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides matching grants to local governments to assist with public park and recreation projects. The announcement package provides the basic information about this year's grant cycle and how to apply.
2026 Funding Cycle
- March 13 - Application review deadline
- May 1 - Applications due online in WebGrants
- August 28 - Parks and Recreation Authority meet to select grant recipients
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Urban and Community Forestry Project Funding
Request for Applications opened January 1
The N.C. Forest Service is pleased to announce the 2026-1 Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program request for applications (RFA) opened Jan. 1, 2026. There are six offerings and more than $7.8 million in cost-share assistance available.
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Climb to Tree City USA
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Climb to Managing Community
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Tree Maintenance and Planting
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Professional Staff Development Assistance
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Special Projects - Climb to Tree City USA
Please visit the N.C. Forest Service website for RFA links and more information about our financial assistance program. Special Notes: All program documents have been updated. Be sure to review the Financial Assistance Program webpage, companion webpages and supporting documents.
RFA links provide program specific information and requirements, and an application link.
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Join us for the largest Earth Day celebration in the state of NC
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10AM - 4PM
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Great food and music, activities for adults and kids, and 120+ earth-friendly exhibitors. Celebrate the planet and take action for a more sustainable community at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair.
This event is FREE. Rain or shine.
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Clean Transportation Demonstration Day
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10AM - 4PM
Farmington Dragway - Mocksville, NC
This event is free to attend and free for organizations to display alternative fuel vehicles. Attendees will include government entities, electric cooperatives and utilities, municipalities, public and private fleet personnel, and procurement decision-makers.
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2024-2025 PTRC Annual Report - View Here
GIS Supporting and Mapping Services
With Esri retiring ArcGIS Desktop as of March 1, 2026, many local governments are evaluating their GIS needs and next steps. The PTRC Planning Department offers GIS services tailored to small and medium-sized communities, whether transitioning to ArcGIS Pro, organizing spatial data, or seeking dependable mapping support. PTRC can assist with creating and maintaining zoning maps, as well as developing interactive web applications that allow the public to view zoning and other planning information online. Additional services include data management, map updates, custom analysis, and general GIS support to meet day-to-day planning and administrative needs.
For more information, please contact Malinda Ford, GIS Administrator, at 336-904-0300 or mford@ptrc.org.
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
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.
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Regional Initiatives & Staff Directory Links
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