Summary
The town won $1.789 million in Wake County hospitality tax funding for North Main Athletic Complex projects, but must match 50% — likely from fund balance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.789 million grant requiring a 50% town match.
Athletes and tournament visitors using the North Main Athletic Complex.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Council Quarterly Business Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
The town accepted $1.09M for water infrastructure (via Rep. Foushee), $1.07M for police radios (via Sen. Tillis), and a $5,000 arts grant for the Black Expressions program.
Town Council Budget Workshop - May 21, 2026
The nonprofit grant program got 29 applications asking for about $57,000 against a $20,000 budget, so council added $5,000 from unallocated funds. A proposal to expand small business grants beyond downtown was tabled to September over legal and design questions.
Town Council Business Meeting - Apr 21, 2026
Council member Deshazor flagged inconsistency in the audit requirement — five of eleven groups receiving over $500 said they had no audit — prompting a unanimous directive for staff to overhaul the grant policy and application.
Town Council (Work) - Apr 14, 2026
The grant committee got 28 applications asking for nearly $55,000, but only $20,000 is available — a number unchanged in six years. Council agreed to consider raising it in future budgets.
Town Council (Work) - Mar 10, 2026
The town won $1.789 million in Wake County hospitality tax funding for North Main Athletic Complex projects, but must match 50% — likely from fund balance.
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