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Supporting Community Driven Tourism in Rural Communities.  

Our Goal

The goal of UPLIFT is to support tourism through community driven efforts in rural North Carolina. UPLIFT works regionally - across county borders - to support local tourism leaders and practitioners in realizing their vision for tourism in their community, including natural, recreational, cultural, agricultural, culinary, built, and other tourism.

Our Programs

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Support comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is designed to address the impact from COVID-19 on the hospitality, tourism, and outdoor recreation industries. The UPLIFT program is funded under award 04-79-07689 from Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

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