$12 Billion is more than just a number.

It's a story of access, opportunity, and inspiration for North Carolina's students. Have you seen the impact of lottery funds in your community? Share your story, or nominate someone at MovingNCStudentsForward.com for the chance to win $2000.

School Construction

Meet AJ & Karen, teachers at the newly constructed Wilson Academy of Applied Technology. Their county is one of 58 who have received needs-based grants for new and improved school buildings.

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Support Staff

Meet Ms. Jenny, a custodian in Madison County. The lottery is the primary source of state funds to staff our schools with substitute teachers, office assistants, and custodians. $386 million supported these positions last year.

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Free Pre-K

Meet Sateria, the mother of an NC Pre-K student. Thanks to lottery funds, her daughter was welcomed into a preschool program at no cost. More than 11,700 four-year-olds experienced the same opportunity last year.

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Scholarships

Meet Angela, a working mom earning a degree in health psychology. Awarding 66,789 scholarships last year, the lottery helps make college more affordable for North Carolinians through the new Next NC Scholarship.

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Winning for Education

Discover how the $1 billion raised by the lottery last year plays a positive role across North Carolina.

Winning for Local Economies

Did you know $.96 of every dollar spent on a lottery ticket comes back to the state in the form of prizes, retail commissions and earnings for education?

Economic Impact

Community Sponsorship & Events

Check out our many community, sport and collegiate sponsorships and events across the state.

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Winning Responsibly

We are consciously involved in our communities in a variety of ways. From volunteering to encouraging responsible play, the lottery is accountable to its many stakeholders.

Share a story about your own community for the chance to win $2000 at movingncstudentsforward.com

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