Other Reports (Policymakers)

Find special reports produced by the Department of Commerce on a variety of topics, from overviews of specific industries to strategic plans for different programs, like Community Development Block Grants. We also post draft versions of reports and policies where we're seeking public comments before publishing final versions. Browse the entire library below, or use the search tools to filter your results.

Title Description Document File (Click to Open) Search Terms (Programs or Type) Last Updated
REPORT | Rules Governing the Community Development Block Grant Program, per NCAC 19L

This report lists rules governing the Community Development Block Grant Program, under the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) Subchapter 19L.

CDBG-Dept-of-Commerce-Rules-Review-Report_03.13.2025.pdf For Public Comment, CDBG
DRAFT DOCUMENT | 2024 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) We're seeking comments on the proposed 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, also known by the acronym CAPER. DRAFT_2024-CAPER-Updated-3-10-25_asPublished.pdf Annual Report, Document Type, CDBG, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), For Public Comment
Presentation | N.C. Proposed HUD Action Plan (CDBG-DR) Overview - February 2025 Public Hearings

This presentation outlines North Carolina's proposed Action Plan for its $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery grant.

2025-02-14_HUD-Action-Plan-Overview.pdf Presentation, CDBG, Annual Action Plan, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), For Public Comment
DRAFT | Proposed North Carolina HUD Action Plan, CDBG-DR for Hurricane Helene

This document is a proposed Action Plan for $1.4 billion in funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S.

HUD-Action-Plan-Draft_CDBG-DR_2-18-25.pdf For Public Comment, Criteria or Guidelines, CDBG, Plans & Reports (CDBG)
Notice | Public Hearing for the 2024 North Carolina Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) - CDBG

This document provides notice than an official public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 regarding the 2024 North Carolina Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation

Notice-of-2024-CAPER_Public-Hearing_asPublished_021725.pdf For Public Comment, Program Performance
Report | Medicaid Expansion Workforce Report

This document is a report published by the ncImpact Initiative at the School of Government at the University of North Carolina. 

2024085_MedicaidReport_2024-11-25.pdf Miscellaneous
Request for Information | Potential State Energy Financing Institution

This document is a formal Request for Information (RFI) from clean energy project developers and other interested parties on the topic of a potential State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI) in th

NC-RFI-for-SEFI_asPublished_092624.pdf For Public Comment, Pre-Application, Miscellaneous
Report | 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race Economic Impact Analysis This report, prepared by the Department's Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD), provides an analysis of the positive economic impact of this event to the local economy around the North Wilkesboro Speedway and the state overall. 2023-NASCAR-All-Star-Race-impact-analysis_asPublished.pdf Program Performance, Miscellaneous, Building or Site Preparation
Annual Report | North Carolina Certified Sites Program

This document is the current annual report for the North Carolina Certified Sites Program.

Certified-Sites-AR-1-Pager_2023vF_asPublished.pdf Annual Report, Building or Site Preparation, Miscellaneous
Annual Report | North Carolina Economic Development Evaluation This report addresses the state’s Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan and offers an evaluation of the state's economic performance, particularly on key economic indicators as outlined by statute. We publish this report annually pursuant to G.S. 143B-434.01. 2024 Strategic Plan Update and Annual Evaluation of North Carolina's Economic Performance.pdf Annual Report, Miscellaneous
Annual Report | North Carolina Taskforce For Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NCTowers) The Governor's Taskforce for offshore wind energy development produces an annual report to highlight its work and make recommendations to policymakers. This is the 2022-2023 edition of the annual report. NCTOWERS-Annual-Report_01Aug2023_asPublished.pdf Annual Report, Miscellaneous
REGISTRATION FORM | 2023 Southeast U.S./Japan Conference - Tokyo

Prospective North Carolina delegates who wish to register for the 2023 edition of the Southeast U.S./Japan Conference can use this form to submit their information to the Department of Commerce.

North-Carolina-SEUS-Japan-2023-Registration-Form_062023.docx Application, Miscellaneous
Report | 2022 Employers Needs Survey

The 2022 edition of a regular report Commerce publishes which recaps the results of a survey of employers in North Carolina regarding their companies' current needs.

2022-Employer-Needs-Report-Final.pdf
Memo | Cooperation on Offshore Wind Energy and Related Sectors Agreement with the Danish Energy Agency

This document is the Memorandum of Understanding between the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Danish Energy Agency, signed March 1, 2023.

MOU-North-Carolina-and-Denmark_final2023wSeals_asPublished.pdf Criteria or Guidelines, Miscellaneous
Report | Climate Change Workforce Diversity

This report, offering recommendations to grow a diverse and talented workforce to address the impacts of climate change, is a product of the Climate Change Workforce Diversity Workgroup, creat

Climate-Change-Workforce-Diversity-Report_asPublished_December-2022.pdf Miscellaneous
Report | Military Economic Impact on North Carolina

This report details the economic impact of the military on North Carolina's economy.  The report was prepared by Commerce's Labor & Economic Analysis Division and Regional Economic Models,

Military-Economic-Impact-in-North-Carolina_asPublished_120722.pdf Miscellaneous, Strategic
Guidelines | Public Access and Participation Plan

This document is the Department of Commerce's Public Access and Participation Plan.

Public-Access-and-Participation-Plan_May2023_0.pdf Criteria or Guidelines, Miscellaneous
Annual Report | Rural Economic Development Division

The 2022 Annual Report from the Department's Rural Economic Development Division describes fiscal year 2022 performance and outcomes for several North Carolina economic development programs that ch

REDD-2022-Annual-Report_asPublished_120122.pdf Program Performance, Annual Report, Downtowns (Main Street), State Funded (Rural Grants), Rural Development, CDBG, Appalachian Region (ARC)
Guidelines | North Carolina Offshore Wind Development Facts and Fundamental Values

This document states certain facts regarding the development of the offshore wind industry (OSW) as well as North Carolina's fundamental values regarding this development.

NC-Offshore-Wind-Development-Statement-of-Values_2022.pdf Criteria or Guidelines, Miscellaneous
Guidelines | North Carolina CDBG Consolidated Plan 2021 2025 The North Carolina Consolidated Plan 2021-2025 for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which the state submits to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), serves two purposes: First, it is the planning document that guides the North Carolina Consolidated Plan Partners in addressing housing and community development needs across the state for the next five years, using the allocated funds received from the HUD. Secondly, this plan serves as a tool to inform a variety of stakeholders — including HUD, state and local officials, non-profit and advocacy organizations, and the residents of North Carolina — of the need for improving the living conditions for our state’s very low, low, and moderate income populations. NC-ConPlan_2021-2025-Final-Approved-9.2021_asPublished.pdf Consolidated Plan, Criteria or Guidelines, Federal Funded (e.g. CDBG or ARC), CDBG