The Economic Development Program provides information and referral services to the state-recognized Indian tribes and organizations, American Indian citizens and organizations interested in economic development enterprises and business start-up or expansion.

Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funds are used to administer the Supporting Undergraduate Native Students (SUNS) Program. SUNS is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian students. Financial assistance consists of a book voucher for the fall and spring semesters. In addition, students will receive a semester completion payment for each successfully completed semester. The amount of each will depend on the number of eligible application received and funds available.

For additional information about the program and eligibility, please contact Program Coordinator Kimberly Hammonds at 919-807-4440 or Kimberly.Hammonds@doa.nc.gov.