Fiscal Year 2023 Total
$3,866,791
That’s how much of the money raised by the lottery went to education programs in Columbus 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
$775,479
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, 152 children in Columbus County received a free, academic pre-school experience last year.
College Scholarships
$142,283
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, 133 scholarships went to Columbus County students scholarships.
Financial Aid
$51,051
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, 223 grants went to Columbus County students.
School Staff
$1,784,853
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
$110,737
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, Columbus County received over $110,737 to help cover the cost of school transportation.
School Construction
$1,002,389
Supported school construction and repair and renovation projects. Every dollar raised by the lottery is one less that must come from other sources such as property taxes.