Fiscal Year 2023 Total
$59,272,796
That’s how much of the money raised by the lottery went to education programs in Mecklenburg 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
$5,836,488
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, 796 children in Mecklenburg County received a free, academic pre-school experience last year.
College Scholarships
$3,500,727
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, 2603 scholarships went to Mecklenburg County students scholarships.
Financial Aid
$1,315,505
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, 5245 grants went to Mecklenburg County students.
School Staff
$35,599,630
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
$2,500,098
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, Mecklenburg County received over $2,500,098 to help cover the cost of school transportation.
School Construction
$10,520,348
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.