Fiscal Year 2023 Total
$8,571,231
That’s how much of the money raised by the lottery went to education programs in Bladen County last year. Elected officials in the state legislature decide how to best use the money provided to the state by the lottery each year.
Prekindergarten
$471,087
Being ready to learn helps kids get the most out of school. The N.C. Pre-K program serves four-year-old children who are at risk of falling behind their peers as they prepare for kindergarten. Thanks to lottery funds, 86 children in Bladen County received a free, academic pre-school experience last year.
College Scholarships
$97,751
Lottery funds help college students get learning that lasts a lifetime. Lottery funds provide scholarships based on financial need to help students cover the costs of attending a state university or community college in North Carolina. Last year, 94 scholarships went to Bladen County students scholarships.
Financial Aid
$24,782
A second way that the lottery helps make college affordable is through the UNC Need-Based Grant Program. The money supports grants to help students cover the costs of attending a state university within the UNC system. Last year, 132 grants went to Bladen County students.
School Staff
$952,852
It takes a team to make schools work. Lottery funds helped support the operations of public and charter schools, including the costs of support staff such as office assistants, custodians and substitute teachers.
School Transportation
$86,934
Just like students need a place to learn, they also need a safe way to get to school. Money raised by the lottery helps cover costs for school-provided transportation, like bus drivers’ salaries, fuel, and other related costs. Last year, Bladen County received over $86,934 to help cover the cost of school transportation.
School Construction
$6,937,824
Supported new school construction with a $6,169,622 grant as well as repair and renovation projects. Every dollar raised by the lottery is one less that must come from other sources such as property taxes.