Budget Overview

Planning Phase (2026)

$10,000-$15,000

• Partnership and board development 
• Grant applications (ARC, USDA, foundations)
• Website and communications

Implementation Phase (2027)

$150,000-$200,000
Contingent on ARC/USDA grant awards

Land & Site ($75K-$110K)

• 10-25 acre land acquisition in Burke/McDowell/Yancey County
• Site preparation and utilities connection
• Soil tests, environmental assessment, surveying

Legal & Planning ($25K-$35K)

• Community Land Trust formation and legal structure
• Zoning variances and permits
• Architectural consultation for disability-specific design

Capacity Building ($10K-$15K)

• Administrative infrastructure
• Partnership formalization
• Family enrollment process

Funding Sources: ARC Area Development Program, USDA Community Facilities grants, foundation grants, individual donations, in-kind contributions

Construction Phase 

$500,000-$1,000,000
Additional capital campaign required

• 4-6 custom disability-specific homes
• Central therapy lodge
• Hedge maze gardens and landscaping
• Accessibility features and safety systems

Funding Sources: Federal infrastructure grants, capital campaign, major donors, construction financing