Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Grant
Summary
New Bern's Housing Authority won a $25 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant — reportedly the smallest city ever to do so. Aldermen credited years of citizen input, staff work, the board's financial commitment, and earlier lobbyist efforts. The 922 Pollock Street rezone ties into this project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $25 million federal investment in New Bern neighborhoods — no local matching requirement was discussed tonight.
Families and neighborhoods served by the Housing Authority's redevelopment, and the whole city through new investment.
Current residents in the affected public housing areas face uncertainty about displacement and how the controversial overhaul will change their neighborhood.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Aldermen - Oct 13, 2026
New Bern landed a $25.1 million federal Choice Neighborhoods grant — one of only four in the country — and signed the paperwork to accept it.
City of New Bern hires a lobbyist; receives federal grant | New Bern’s Local News and Information – NewBernNow.com
Housing Authority commissioners Jennell Reddick, James Copland, Pastor Scott Coghill, Sabrina Bengel and Pastor Daimon L. King and New Bern Mayor Jeffrey Odham privately meet after public meeting at Stanley Whi...
Board of Aldermen - Sep 8, 2026
New Bern's Housing Authority won a $25 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant — reportedly the smallest city ever to do so. Aldermen credited years of citizen input, staff work, the board's financial commitment, and earlier lobbyist efforts. The 922 Pollock Street rezone ties into this project.
Board of Aldermen - Feb 10, 2026
The city and Housing Authority are pursuing up to $26 million in federal Choice Neighborhood funds, with a roughly $100 million total redevelopment planned over eight years. The board signed a leverage letter; demolition of flood-damaged Trent Court units is targeted for 2026.
Board of Aldermen Retreat - Jan 7, 2026
A check-in on the CNI grant, which funds neighborhood revitalization and housing work.
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