The Department of Commerce of the State of North Carolina web site is designed to inform and serve the Citizens, Businesses and Employers of North Carolina.

Division of Community Assistance The Division of Community Assistance (DCA) is a division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce. DCA assists local governments across the state with community development, economic development, smart growth management and downtown revitalization. The 2002 Concentrated Needs and 2001 Infrastructure and Revitalization Strategies Grants Have Been Awarded!