Project Support and Funding

The 1000/100 Project Partners

Heritage and Cultural Tourism Partnership of North Carolina’s mission is to generate long-term vision and leadership for heritage and cultural tourism.

North Carolina Museums Council was established in 1963, and represents museums and museum professionals across the state.

The Yadkin Pee Dee Lakes Project is a regional sustainable development organization that approaches the development of heritage tourism as rural economic development.

The 1000/100 Project partners are all private, nonprofit corporations with IRS 501 (c) (3) statuses. The Project Partnership prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin or age.

Major Sponsors

Wachovia Bank

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Progress Energy

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

North Carolina Arts Council

Foundation of Renewal for Eastern North Carolina (FoR ENC)

Venture East Travel and Tourism Partnership

NC Museums Council Receives Grant for 1000/100 Project

The North Carolina Museums Council received a three-year commitment from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for the 1000/100 Project. The $229,234 grant to be made over three years, was the largest grant made in the Professional Practices category of the National Leaderships Grants to Museums program. Congratulations to the Museums Council! Click here to learn more about the NC Museums Council. Click here to learn more about IMLS.

Wachovia Supports the 1000/100 Project

We are pleased to announce that Wachovia Bank has become an important sponsor of the 1000/100 Project. Understanding the vital role cultural tourism can play in the economies of North Carolina’s cities and rural communities, Wachovia has pledged $20,000 for each of the three years of the Project. We are immensely grateful for their commitment.

Working through partnerships, Wachovia has been dedicated to building and sustaining strong and vibrant communities, improving education and strengthening neighborhoods. Click here to find out more about Wachovia community leadership.

Progress Energy Funds 1000/100 Fellowships

Progress Energy was one of the earliest supporters of the project, and we are extremely thankful and pleased to announce that Progress Energy has provided general support to the Project, and funding for four Fellowships to the 1000/100 Project program. Residents of Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson counties are encouraged to apply to become Progress Energy Fellows.

Click here to find out more about the Progress Energy Foundation and their community support.

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