--- title: $1.9M Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) Grant for Lenoir County and North Carolina Global TransPark description: The NCGTP secures a $1.9 million Rural Infrastructure Authority grant to improve sewer infrastructure that supports the new Fleet Readiness Center. image: https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/Post%20Image-1-Mar-03-2025-04-28-47-2700-PM.jpg --- [![EDR Logo 12-21](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg?width=2475&height=800&name=EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg "EDR Logo 12-21")](https://ncgtpedr.com) - [About Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Team](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#team) - [Our Board of Directors](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#board) - [Our Investors](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest#investors) - Data & Grants Show submenu for Data & Grants - [NC Global TransPark](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=district-458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318&community_level=district&community_state=37&community_loc=458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318) - [Wayne County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-191&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=191) - [Lenoir County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-107&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=107) - [Greene County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-079&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=079) - [Incentives & Grants](https://edpnc.com/incentives/) - [News](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news) - [Invest In Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest) - [Available Industrial Sites](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # $1.9M Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) Grant for Lenoir County and North Carolina Global TransPark ![EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/EDR%20Letters-WEB-3.jpg) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) Mar 3, 2025, 11:29:42 AM - [Global TransPark](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/global-transpark) Congratulations to [**Lenoir County, North Carolina,**](https://www.facebook.com/LenoirCounty?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWrs0bzkpr9GmWh3ShiiTjNSZd39ElmE3NdzMu91fxm-KMVUpUsEFieyL8_grCh0aUtgRKsBma67T802xnGxfNOgWVGy5r9qpRXflZybD_FlvFFseKsUw7o0Ix7RL9Pn4ojp6bk1FWTBOu3SVa1E1rY&__tn__=-%5DK-R) and the [**North Carolina Global TransPark**](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069259629309&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUsLapyvrhCEwp48T7o2VA-q9jlL1pO4gqxSXBa9hq7BWsPNZljPGlxh8DHi2DO5pnM09rd91F9Q3KY2Njb35z0jAzDO-nFL6rTgO8RbYSUtWF4F2uUj7AxGUTyYDTjUz0yNhQWPLLRtHxtIuJ2OvT5&__tn__=-%5DK-R) on securing a $1.9 million Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) grant, as Governor Josh Stein announced. The grant improves sewer infrastructure at the [**North Carolina Global TransPark**](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069259629309&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUsLapyvrhCEwp48T7o2VA-q9jlL1pO4gqxSXBa9hq7BWsPNZljPGlxh8DHi2DO5pnM09rd91F9Q3KY2Njb35z0jAzDO-nFL6rTgO8RbYSUtWF4F2uUj7AxGUTyYDTjUz0yNhQWPLLRtHxtIuJ2OvT5&__tn__=-%5DK-R), supporting the U.S. Navy’s new Fleet Readiness Center. This project, which will provide maintenance and repair services for the C-130 military aircraft, is expected to create 440 new jobs. This investment is a massive win for our economy and workforce within the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, bringing more opportunities to Eastern North Carolina while strengthening our region’s role in aviation and military support!   ![Post Image-1-Mar-03-2025-04-12-13-2477-PM](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/Post%20Image-1-Mar-03-2025-04-12-13-2477-PM.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Post%20Image-1-Mar-03-2025-04-12-13-2477-PM.jpg) **The grant will allow infrastructure improvements at the NCGTP to support the coming FRC East C-130 MRO complex.**     [Read the Details](https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/02/21/governor-stein-announces-13-grants-rural-communities-attract-371-new-jobs-and-over-165-million?fbclid=IwY2xjawIypbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeI9j_YraMWix38meHGZmFfOutiQYxRsZJ6g-tdNUjmJTSLHz3GZat1Zuw_aem_t0P43GwDNPNWHWfcgjWnow) ## Read On [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bees.jpg?width=352&name=bees.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/nc-rural-infrastructure-authority-grants-building-envelope-erection-services-75k-for-snow-hill-site-expansion) ##### [NC Rural Infrastructure Authority Grants Building Envelope Erection Services $75K for Snow Hill Site Expansion](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/nc-rural-infrastructure-authority-grants-building-envelope-erection-services-75k-for-snow-hill-site-expansion) The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority announced today that Building Envelope Erection Services,... 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Address 2780 Jetport Road Suite D Kinston, NC 28504 Phone (252) 543-8550 --- [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100069259629309) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nc-global-transpark-economic-development-region/?viewAsMember=true) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NCGlobalTransParkEconomicDevel) [Email us](mailto:info@ncgtpedr.com) © 2026  North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Inc. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 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