Golden LEAF Grant Programs - Site Program - Due Diligence

Golden LEAF Grant Programs - Site Program - Due Diligence

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Golden LEAF Inc
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The Golden LEAF Grant Programs, particularly the SITE Program, support rural and economically distressed communities in North Carolina by providing funding for the identification and development of industrial sites. The program focuses on due diligence activities, ensuring sites are ready for economic growth. Priority is given to counties with persistent economic distress, aiming to attract new businesses and foster expansion. For more details, refer to the SITE Program Resources page.

Overview

Golden LEAF Grant Programs The SITE Program consists of the three phases described below. SITE Program – Identification provides support to identify potential industrial sites in communities that do not currently have quality industrial sites to market.SITE Program – Due diligence provides funding to complete eligible due diligence activities such as environmental assessments, archaeological analyses, and mapping for identified industrial sites.SITE Program – Development provides funding for public infrastructure and, for publicly owned sites, clearing and grading, to develop sites that have completed the due diligence necessary to demonstrate that the site is suitable for industrial development. Each phase of the SITE Program uses a unique application. See the SITE Program Resources page for information on other site readiness programs. Due Diligence SITE Program Resources page

Eligibility

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