NC announces $20 million to expand childcare in storm recovery areas

By: Trevon Spencer

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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North Carolina is making $20 million available to expand childcare on community college and university campuses in counties affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, Gov. Josh Stein announced.

The funding is part of a $75 million federal grant awarded to the state for childcare recovery in disaster-affected areas. Applications for the $20 million program will open Sept. 14 and close Nov. 2.

“Today marks a step forward in creating opportunity for …

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