The Town is committed to pursuing grants and alternative funding opportunities to support a wide range of projects, acquire specialized equipment, and enhance training efforts. These resources allow the Town to extend beyond the limitations of its operational budget and address the evolving needs of a growing community. To promote transparency and provide clear, up-to-date information, this grant funding page is reset annually on July 1. We are grateful to the funding agencies that continue to recognize and invest in the future of the Town.
The Leland Tourism Development Authority grant program assists organizations with the marketing, promotion, and execution of projects and initiatives that promote tourism in – and attract visitors to – the Town of Leland.
As our Town grows, Leland Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Recourses is committed to growing and adapting our recreational amenities and programs to meet the expectations of our community. We look forward to increasing the number of performances and events so all ages can interact at the heart of the Town, while creating memories as families, neighbors, and friends.
The Town of Leland has requested funding to construct an at-grade pedestrian crossing on US Highway 17 at the intersection of Ploof Road and Olde Waterford Way, in addition to approximately 300' of sidewalk on the northeast side of Olde Waterford Way. The pedestrian crossing and associated sidewalk would create the only pedestrian crossing across the multi-lane highway and connect pedestrian facilities on both sides of the highway.
This project was included in WMPO's 2040 and 2045 Long Range Transportation Plans, as well as the Town's 2016 Pedestrian Plan.
According to N.C. Commerce, CDBG funds are awarded to enhance the vitality of communities by providing adequate housing, suitable living environments, infrastructure development, and expanding economic opportunities.
The Town has applied for rehabilitation and/or replacement of substandard housing units and improvements to areas with aging, undersized water/sewer lines and/or substandard streets/poor drainage. The Town will strengthen and revitalize its community, and invest in healthy, safe, and walkable neighborhoods by targeting federal funding into housing improvements to ensure safe, sanitary living situations for residents.
To learn more about this program and how to apply, please click here.
The USDOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All program will enable the Town to develop its first Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, which will be the first step in implementing policies that will result in safer roadways for all Leland residents. The Town will seek the services of a consultant with local understanding and presence to develop the Action Plan. By guiding actions, programs, projects, and policies, the Action Plan will advance the Town’s goals of eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries on Town streets.