Funds for the Franklinton Center.

2025-2026 Session

A one-time $300,000 General Fund grant to Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc. for operating expenses and capital improvements in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Passed 1st Reading

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Overview

Short Title: Funds for the Franklinton Center

Purpose: To appropriate funds from the General Fund to support the Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc. with operating expenses and capital improvements.

Sponsor: Senator Smith (Primary Sponsor)

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Fund Source: General Fund; administered by the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM)

Appropriation Amount: $300,000 (nonrecurring) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year

Type of Bill: Public act establishing a one-time, targeted grant

Key Provisions

Appropriation Details (Section 1)

The General Assembly authorizes a nonrecurring appropriation of $300,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The funds are directed as a grant to the Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc.
Eligible uses for the funds include:
- Operating expenses for the Center
- Capital improvements related to facility or program capacity

Effective Date (Section 2)

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Who is Affected

Franklinton Center at Bricks, Inc.: Receives a one-time grant to support operations and capital improvements.

State Agencies/Entities Involved:

Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM): Responsible for administering the directed grant and ensuring proper distribution of funds in accordance with the act.

General Public/Taxpayers: Indirectly impacted by the allocation of state funds toward a private nonprofit center, with implications for public support of cultural, educational, or community programs associated with the Center.

Potential Impact and Considerations

Financial Impact: A one-time expenditure of $300,000 from the General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Programmatic Impact: Intended to support the Franklinton Center’s operations and capital improvements, potentially enhancing programming capacity, facility upgrades, or service delivery.

Recurrence: The appropriation is nonrecurring; the bill does not create an ongoing annual funding obligation beyond the specified fiscal year absent future legislative action.

Governance/Reporting: While not specified in the text provided, typical directed grants may require reporting or compliance with state grant administration procedures as administered by OSBM.

Process and Timeline

Introduction/Status: Filed in the Senate on April 28, 2026.

Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through the standard North Carolina legislative process (committee reviews, potential amendments, and votes in the General Assembly) before possible enactment and becoming law on July 1, 2026, provided approval.

This summary distills the bill’s core intent, financial mechanics, beneficiaries, and timing to aid understanding for readers seeking clarity on the policy and fiscal implications.

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