SCAP updates commissioners on IEJ affordable housing: SHARP and NCOR grants to fund 55 units
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Southeastern Community Action Partnership told the board it has conditional commitments for SHARP and NCOR grants to build 55 affordable housing units at the IEJ site and has completed the required environmental review.
Southeastern Community Action Partnership representatives told the Scotland County Board on Nov. 3 they have conditional grant commitments and environmental clearance for the IE Johnson (IEJ) affordable housing project and are moving toward procurement and site work.
“...the first phase of this project is funded by the SHARP grant … there will be 10 units … the award amount for that particular project … is a little over $3,200,000,” said a SCAP representative, summarizing the first phase funding. The second phase, the speaker said, is funded by an NCOR (North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency) award for “a little over $9,600,000” to construct 45 additional 1‑, 2‑ and 3‑bedroom apartments.
SCAP told the board it has completed the environmental study required for the property, said it is coordinating marketing and site surveys, and will hire a project manager and issue an RFP for architectural services when ready. The agency emphasized efforts to ensure fair and equitable tenant targeting across Scotland County and described partnerships with the county’s Department of Social Services and other stakeholders.
Commissioners asked specific questions about deed status, surveying, rezoning, parking and the county annex building (North Wing). SCAP said the annex is a separate issue and that accepting the annex or its maintenance responsibilities would carry additional obligations (rehab or tear‑down costs) that would require board discussion and a formal agreement. The parties agreed to continue staff‑level work on survey, surplus/deed status and zoning before any ground‑breaking.
SCAP also reported federal funding interruptions affecting its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program due to a federal funding stop‑work order; the agency said it has furloughed several staff across counties and paused some Head Start centers until funding resumes.
No formal county action was taken during the presentation; SCAP said it will coordinate follow‑up meetings with the county manager and staff prior to construction.