Bill > S157

This bill appropriates $100,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funding is specifically designated as a directed grant to Johnson C. Smith University to support its Inclusive Tech-Innovation Pilot Project. The project aims to create a connected community that uses broadband technology to enhance economic growth and prosperity in the university's anchor community. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation, and the bill will become effective on July 1, 2025. The grant represents a targeted investment in technological innovation and community development at the university level, with a focus on leveraging broadband infrastructure to support local economic opportunities.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S157