North Carolina offering $18M in grants to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene

by: Matthew Sockol
Posted: Jun 20, 2026 / 12:52 PM EDT
Updated: Jun 20, 2026 / 12:52 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management is providing up to $18 million in grants to help clean up additional debris from Hurricane Helene in the western region, state officials said Friday.

According to NCDEQ, applications are being accepted for the Debris Recovery & Disposal grant program, which is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the American Relief Act of 2025.

The program provides up to $18 million in grants to local governments, councils of government, and nongovernment organizations, according to NCDEQ.

State officials said applications are being accepted through Sept. 14. The maximum award is $3 million. The grants may be used for up to three years.

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