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3 <br /> NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION <br /> - Catherine Truitt,Superintendent of Public Instruction <br /> . www.dpi.nc.gov <br /> September 21, 2022 <br /> Dr. Monique Felder <br /> Superintendent <br /> Orange County Schools <br /> 200 E King St. <br /> Hillsborough,NC 27278 <br /> Dear Dr. Felder: <br /> Thank you for your interest in the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund. <br /> In the 2022-23 grant cycle, 72 districts submitted 164 applications for projects totaling more <br /> than$2.4 billion in requests, illustrating the tremendous need for this critical program. <br /> However,the amount of funding available for grant awards was $302 million,or 12.4%of total <br /> requests. <br /> While we are excited by the level of interest,we recognize that there are districts who have <br /> incredible projects they hope to see come to fruition. We encourage you to apply again next <br /> year when additional funding will be available for awards. <br /> We appreciate your interest and welcome any questions you have about the program. Thank <br /> you for your continued leadership and service to students and their families. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Catherine Truitt <br /> CT/nm <br /> cc: Ms. Bonnie Hammersley, Orange County Manager <br /> Dr. Robert Taylor,Deputy Superintendent,District and School Support Services <br /> Dr. Lynn Harvey, Senior Director,District Operations <br /> Mr.Nathan Maune, Section Chief, School Planning <br /> OFFICE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SUPERINTENDENT <br /> Catherine Truitt,Superintendent of Public Instruction I catherine.truitt@dpi.nc.gov <br /> 6301 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6301 1 (984)236-2200 1 Fax(984)236-2349 <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br />