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Board approves $549,121 Department of Defense grant amendment to expand Tech Bridge program

2097233 · January 8, 2025
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Craven County accepted an increased DoD grant to expand the Tech Bridge program, funding a tech showcase, airport facility work, university research grants and teacher fellowships; the board approved a $549,121 budget amendment extending the grant through Dec. 31.

Jeff Wood, economic development, presented a budget amendment to increase the county’s Department of Defense Tech Bridge funding by $549,121. Wood said this is the second tranche of DoD funding for the Tech Bridge and will fund a tech showcase in the next 12 months, support a tech-focused facility at the county airport,…

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