The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism’s Event Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses in producing high-quality events that attract visitors to Currituck County. Unlike the Event Marketing Assistance Program, grant funds may be used for a broader range of eligible expenses, as outlined in the Event Grants guidelines. Funds are reimbursed to approved applicants upon submission of paid and approved invoices.

The Event Marketing Assistance Program provides funding specifically for advertising and promotional efforts related to events, festivals, special promotions, and culturally related activities hosted by organizations outside the Travel & Tourism Department. To qualify, events must demonstrate their ability to attract visitors from outside Currituck County and include paid media advertising and promotional materials.

New applications for the 2026–2027 Event Grants are now available on the Northern Outer Banks website at northernouterbanks.com/business-resources/.

Applications will be accepted from Sunday, March 1, 2026, through Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Applicants are required to attend a special meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at the Historic Courthouse.

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Give Blood!  Help Save Lives!

Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood at one of our upcoming blood drives.

For the best donation experience, it is recommend that  you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.

To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

 Currituck County has been a leader in the blood drives and our employees continue to rise to the need.

The Historic Preservation Commission helps property owners apply for local landmark designation and maintains a list of county properties with historical significance.

Check out this new video to learn more about the commission and how it works to preserve Currituck’s heritage.

There are local children in need of safe, loving, and stable homes. The Currituck County Department of Social Services is seeking individuals and families interested in making a meaningful difference by becoming foster parents. Training classes begin in September 2025.

Why Become a Foster Parent?

• Change a child’s life for the better
• Offer a stable and nurturing home
• Give hope and opportunity to a child in need
• Experience the rewards of helping others
• Help break the cycle of abuse
• Make a lasting impact in your community

Who Can Be a Foster Parent?

• Individuals who are married or single
• Homeowners or renters
• Those living near or on the water
• People who work outside the home
• Those who can take breaks when needed
• People who value having choices
• Anyone 21 years of age or older

Becoming a foster parent can be a life-changing journey—for both you and the child you welcome into your home.

Interested? We’d love to talk with you.

• Phone: 252-232-3083
• Email
• Online

Currituck County recognizes the importance of dune vegetation and dune nourishment. Oceanfront property owners are eligible for reimbursement of the cost to purchase, install and fertilize American Beach Grass plants through participation in the 2024 Dune Vegetation Cost Share Program.

Eligible applicants shall submit an online application.

Plants shall be installed by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and an inspection must be requested by Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in order to be eligible for reimbursement

Take a moment to learn more about how the program works, who is eligible and what you need to do to apply.

Looking for some part-time hours working with an amazing team?  The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism needs you!  We are currently seeking team members for the Whalehead and the Currituck Maritime Museum to assist our visitors as they tour these historic facilities.  We especially have a need for the weekends.

Museum hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.  Weekend hours for these facilities will run from the first Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

These positions are a great way learn more about Currituck history while meeting and assisting our many visitors during the vacation season.

The Corolla Visitors Center is also seeking some team members for the weekdays and weekends to assist our visitors learn more about our destination and what they can do on their vacation.

To find out more, check out the applications for Visitor Relations Coordinators.  We want you to come and be an integral part of our visitor economy!

Currituck County’s new Public Safety Center in Barco, North Carolina is a beautiful facility that provides many benefits. It serves as the home for all public safety departments in a centralized location, which has improved staff:

• communication,
• coordination,
• and emergency response.

All citizens in Currituck County should be proud that we have such a great facility. Learn more in this new video by Currituck County!

The team at 911 Communications provide vital, life-saving services for the public and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This short video provides some insight into what it means to be a 911 telecommunicator for Currituck County.

Currituck County Emergency Management is pleased to launch www.SafeCorolla.com, a one-stop site for local beach conditions and safety information.  Currituck County includes 24 miles of oceanfront beaches and SafeCorolla.com will provide county residents and vacationers with important real-time data to help them plan their beach visit.

SafeCorolla.com is a mobile and tablet friendly site.  Users can easily navigate different sections by clicking on the individual “headers” near the top of the page. The webpage provides information on current weather forecasts, beach conditions, rip currents, locations for public beach access, locations of lifeguard stands, beach regulations, and more.

As part of the SafeCorolla program, residents and guests may also receive notifications directly to their phone by texting SafeCorolla to 888-777. For more information on SafeCorolla.com, contact Currituck Emergency Management at 252-232-2115.