Renew NC, North Carolina's long-term disaster recovery initiative, is preparing to announce the second round of funding for its Commercial District Revitalization (CDR) Program this fall.
The CDR Program is for eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations in western North Carolina to revitalize designated commercial districts damaged by Hurricane Helene. By facilitating the return of commercial districts and businesses to profitability, jobs will be created or retained within the community and residents will continue to have access to the products and services they need within their local community.
The application window for the CDR Program's first round of funding closed on August 4, 2026. This second round of funding opportunity will continue the State of North Carolina's support of recovery efforts across communities impacted by Helene.
While the exact announcement date has not yet been determined, Renew NC will share the official announcement and update through the following channels:
- A press releases distributed to media outlets
- Updates via Renew NC email channels
- Posts on Renew NC's official social media pages
Interested applicants are encouraged to follow Renew NC's communications channels for the latest information. To learn more about Renew NC and its recovery programs, visit comercerecovery.nc.gov.