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Bill Summary · SB 927

Summary of North Carolina Senate Bill 927 (2025 Session)

Title

Funds for YMCA REACH and Robinhood

Purpose

To appropriate a specific amount of state funding to support operations and community programming at two YMCA locations in Winston-Salem, NC.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source and Amount

    • Allocates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM).
    • This is a nonrecurring (one-time) appropriation for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

  • Distribution Mechanism

    • The $500,000 is to be divided into two equal directed grants. Each grant provides funding for operations and community programming support.

  • Recipient YMCA Locations

    1. YMCA REACH Center (Resources for Economic Development, Academics and Community Health) at Winston Lake in Winston-Salem.
    2. Robinhood Road Family YMCA in Winston-Salem.

  • Effective Date

    • The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Affected Entities

  • Primary Recipients

    • YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake (Winston-Salem)
    • Robinhood Road Family YMCA (Winston-Salem)

  • State Agencies Involved

    • Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) facilitates the distribution of the grants.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Filing and Introduction

    • SB 927 filed in April 2026.
    • Sponsored by Senator Paul Lowe (primary sponsor) with a co-sponsor listed.

  • Implementation Window

    • Funds are intended for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, with the act taking effect July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

Impact Considerations

  • Programmatic Impact

    • Provides nonrecurring funding intended to support operations and community programming at two YMCA sites, potentially enabling expanded services, youth development programs, health initiatives, and community engagement activities in Winston-Salem.

  • Fiscal Impact

    • One-time cost of $500,000 from the General Fund for the specified fiscal year.
    • Allocation is targeted and conditional on the establishment of two equal grants.

  • Policy Implications

    • Focuses state support specifically on YMCA facilities serving community health, education, and economic development objectives in the Winston-Salem area.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to prior funding efforts for the same YMCA locations or provide a brief fiscal impact analysis based on typical grant administration practices.

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

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