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Bill Summary · SB 926

Summary of SB 926 (2025 Session, North Carolina)

Title

Funds for Winston-Salem Urban League

Purpose and Intent

SB 926 would appropriate funds from the North Carolina General Fund to support the Winston-Salem Urban League. The bill specifies that the funds are directed to support economic empowerment, education, and workforce initiatives in the Winston-Salem area.

Key Provisions

  • Funding appropriation: Allocates $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) in nonrecurring funds.
  • Source of funds: General Fund, delivered through the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM).
  • Use of funds: A directed grant to the Winston-Salem Urban League to support programs focused on:
    • Economic empowerment
    • Education
    • Workforce initiatives
  • Fiscal year: Funding is appropriated for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Who/What is Affected

  • Recipient: Winston-Salem Urban League (as the directed recipient of the grant).
  • State agency role: Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) administers the funds.
  • Broader impact: Intended beneficiaries include residents of Winston-Salem and surrounding communities who participate in programs addressing economic empowerment, education, and workforce development.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026.
  • Duration of funding: Nonrecurring appropriation limited to the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
  • Enactment status: Filed in April 2026; introduced by Senator Lowe (primary sponsor) with a co-sponsor listed as Senator Paul Lowe.

Practical Impact

  • Provides a targeted, one-year grant of $100,000 to support community-focused initiatives delivered by the Winston-Salem Urban League.
  • Aims to bolster local programs that can improve economic opportunities, educational outcomes, and job readiness for residents.
  • Requires administration by OSBM to issue the directed grant, ensuring state oversight and alignment with budgetary processes.

Notes

  • The bill is a straightforward, one-page appropriation with limited scope and no additional policy changes beyond the grant itself.
  • If enacted, the grant would be nonrecurring and contingent on appropriation in the 2026–2027 fiscal year budget process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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