Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for 2025-26 to provide a directed grant to the City of Fayetteville to establish an Innovation District within the City to foster economic growth and collaboration by bringing together entities such as educational institutions, businesses, universities, and start-ups in a concentrated area. The City will collaborate with Fayetteville State University and other local entities to establish the venture to stimulate economic activities in Cumberland County.

Appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for 2025-26 to provide a directed grant to the City of Fayetteville to consolidate the City's and Cumberland County's 911 Emergency Dispatch Center.

Appropriates $25,000 from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for 2025-26 to provide a directed grant to the Hollywood Heights Community Club's Community Center for facility repairs and maintenance.

Appropriates $400,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for each year of the 2025-27 biennium to provide a directed grant to the City of Fayetteville to provide equal funding to support four fire stations.

Appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for each year of the 2025-27 biennium to provide a directed grant to the City of Fayetteville for maintenance and trail development at Lake Rim Park.

Effective July 1, 2025.