Foothills Regional Commission

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Request for Proposals Comprehensive Disaster Recovery, Financial and Grant Management Support, and Pre-Disaster Cost Recovery Planning Services

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Disaster relief and recovery grant funding available to residents, businesses, and governments in the Foothills region after Hurricane Helene: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):        - Individual and Household Assistance Program, provides funding for temporary housing, home repairs, and replacement of essential items for private residents. Apply online at https://lnkd.in/eNndDrxv or by phone by calling 1-800-621-3362.        - Public Assistance Program, reimburses governmental and non-profit organizations for emergency and recovery expenses, including debris removal, infrastructure repair, and building or equipment repair/replacement. Eligible entities can submit Requests for Public Assistance in FEMA’s Grant Portal at https://grantee.fema.gov/. Small Business Administration (SBA):        - SBA Disaster Loans, offers low-interest disaster loans to businesses, homeowners, and renters affected by Hurricane Helene. Loans can be used to repair property damage, replace inventory, and cover operating expenses. Apply at https://lnkd.in/efz6PtrQ or by phone at 1-800-659-1755. University of North Carolina School of Government:        - The UNC School of Government’s Emergency Management microsite contains links to further resources, including office hours with subject matter experts and procurement guidance: https://lnkd.in/ec_nrKND

Housing was identified by all 16 focus groups and in each interview as a primary concern for communities across the state. Participants talked about different dimensions of housing, including affordability, quality, quantity, and the need for renter protections. Learn more in this report created through partnership with the North Carolina Regional Councils of Government and the North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office: https://lnkd.in/eUrBdUgX Southwestern Commission Land of Sky Regional Council Foothills Regional Commission Western Piedmont Council of Governments Centralina Regional Council Central Pines Regional Council Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments LUMBER RIVER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Cape Fear Council of Governments Eastern Carolina Council

FRC Newsletter September 5, 2024 Exciting wins, funding opportunities, surveys, and more! Catch up on all of this in the latest FRC newsletter, available here: https://lnkd.in/gSfxNdfD

FRC Newsletter August 22, 2024 Exciting wins, funding opportunities, surveys, and more! Catch up on all of this in the latest FRC newsletter, available here: https://lnkd.in/gNwz9nZc

FRC Newsletter August 8, 2024 Exciting wins, funding opportunities, surveys, and more! Catch up on all of this in the latest FRC newsletter, available here: https://lnkd.in/gi4vSrjH

Great week in #WNC with NC Rural Center's Collaborative Broadband initiative (Brian Rathbone Deborah Watts Mark DeFalco Joe Freddoso) supporting our western most COGs and counties in preparation for BEAD and DEA and attending Institute for Emerging Issues Digital Opportunities: Growing Connections Across North Carolina. Loved connecting with friends, old and new. Seeing all of the great work being done on the ground in these communities is inspiring; the passion is infectious. Dogwood Health Trust Southwestern Commission Land of Sky Regional Council Foothills Regional Commission High Country Council of Governments Blue Ridge Community College Southwestern Community College #internetforall Patrick Woodie Dave Kaiser Michael Kelly Misty Herget