The Industrial Commons
Morganton, NC
- UEI
- M5J9UQGJFHK1
- CAGE
- 8HUJ5
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 647 Hopewell Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, USA
- Website
- theindustrialcommons.org
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not on record | 5860664050 | $357,965 |
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About the company
The Industrial Commons is a North Carolina-based nonprofit organization that serves as a hub for regional and rural innovation, with a strong reputation in the textile sector and economic development. Operating from Morganton, North Carolina, the organization is recognized for its deep local, national, and sectoral knowledge and relationships that position it to lead transformative initiatives across the Appalachian region. Through federal grant awards, The Industrial Commons provides comprehensive economic development services, technical assistance, workforce training, and community development support aimed at strengthening rural economies and fostering sustainable business growth in underserved regions.
The Industrial Commons has received substantial federal funding across multiple grant programs to support diverse initiatives. The organization leads the National Science Foundation's North Carolina Textile Innovation and Sustainability Engine, a cooperative agreement focused on revolutionizing the textile industry through sustainable and circular economy practices, partnering with North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and various manufacturers and community colleges. Through Rural Business Development Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, The Industrial Commons has provided business counseling, market research, workforce development, feasibility studies, and support for business incubators and industry clusters, with recent awards totaling over $263,000 for rural enterprise development. The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded the organization an $18.9 million Project Grant for business site development and infrastructure improvements across the Appalachian region. Additionally, The Industrial Commons manages Department of Labor Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative grants to provide career training, internships, and wrap-around services to 270 participants in Burke County, North Carolina, with a focus on circular economy opportunities for opportunity youth and historically marginalized populations. The organization also received Economic Development Administration funding for equipment acquisition and personnel training to provide outreach to regional firms, a $600,000 EPA Brownfields Cooperative Agreement for remediation of the former Drexel site in Morganton, and a National Endowment for the Arts grant for community-driven murals and educational programming, demonstrating its multifaceted approach to community and economic development.
Quick answers
Is The Industrial Commons registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Industrial Commons's SAM.gov registration is active through February 9, 2027.
What is The Industrial Commons's most recent federal award?
The Industrial Commons's most recent federal grant award is Rbdg rural business coop rural enterprise grant (CLSS00000117635), from Rural Business Cooperative Services (RHS), on September 29, 2025.
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