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Find similar grantsCommunity Grants Program is sponsored by Canopy Housing Foundation. Supports nonprofit organizations addressing unmet housing needs in Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Haywood counties, including foreclosure assistance.
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COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAMS | Canopy Housing Foundation 2026 Community Grants Application Process is Now Open Community Grants Application Form (PDF) The Community Grants Program provides financial program support to area nonprofit organizations that address unmet housing needs in Mecklenburg, Iredell and Haywood counties. Launched in 2009, the program awards funds annually to area nonprofits.
Applications are rated according to community impact, project feasibility, fiscal strength and Realtor ® support. Funding totals may vary depending on availability of funds.
Press Release: Canopy Housing Foundation awards $85,500 in community grants to Charlotte‑area nonprofits and youth engaged in service Awarded to nonprofits since 2009 2025 Community Grants recipients $4,700 to be used to fund the Financial Assistance program supporting between four (4) and six (6) families or between twelve (12) and eighteen (18) individuals.
Realtor® Referral: Arlene Arciero, Southern Homes of the Carolinas $3,000 to provide direct emergency housing support for five (5) families experiencing homelessness or housing instability at a cost of $600 per family. Realtor ® referral: Janae McAfee, Compass $5,000 to purchase 20 sets of kitchen tables and chairs for twenty (2) families transitioning from homelessness, helping make their new space a home.
Realtor® referral: Cullen NcNulty, NcNulty Realty $5,000 to provide for rental support of two (2) houses to provide safety and sanctuary for women survivors of human trafficking, sexual abuse, and addiction who are part of the two-year residency program dedicated to their recovery, wellness, and life development skills.
Realtor® referral: Alyce Walker, RE/MAX Executive $4,500 to provide approximately 3,000 meals at the organization’s homeless shelter at a cost of $1,50 per person – part of enabling the individuals in securing safe and stable housing.
Realtor® referral: Mary Palmes, Allen Tate Real Estate $4,000 to assist individuals with unmet needs essential to securing housing and employment: obtaining driver’s licenses, identifications, food stamps, VA / SSI benefits, mental health counseling, criminal record expungement, and other critical recovery and re-entry resources.
Realtor® referral: Elizabeth Mosley, Shephard Real Properties $5,000 to meet critical needs of young people aged out of foster care by providing essential items to allow them to focus on sustainability. Needs met include rental assistance, suitcases packed with essentials and ‘Bed-in-Bags’.
Realtor® referral: Antonio Worsham, Equity North Carolina Real Estate $3,000 to support transitional housing services, including mentorship, ID recovery, and job readiness training for three (3) formerly incarcerated individuals at a cost of $1,000 per participant.
Realtor® referral: Renee Hill, Angela Craghead Realty Group $5,000 to be used for rental assistance for three (3) families at a cost of $,500 per family and $500 for utility assistance for one family. Realtor® referral: Tina Whitley, Coldwell Banker Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) $5,000 to provide emergency rental assistance to support ten (10) families in need residing within the community.
Realtor® referral: Rhonda Rivers, Next Home Rivers Realty $5,000 to support post-homeownership services for 160 low-to-moderate income homeowners in Mecklenburg County by focusing on increasing home values through prevent and basic DIY home repair workshops. Funds would also work to reduce foreclosure risk by providing financial counseling.
Realtor® referral: Jenise Taylor, Worthy and Associates Real Estate $4,500 to support the Housing and Supportive Services Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) Program and the new Workforce Development Program. These funds will assist in providing stable housing to ten (1) LGBTA homeless youth at a cost of $500 per person.
Realtor® referral: Sarah Tahami, Helen Adams Realty $5,000 to be used for emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention for ten (10) veterans or veteran families at a cost of $500 per case. Realtor® referral: Lenore Pattillo, LNP Realty Group Workforce Housing Certificate Program Western Region Community Grants Program Canopy Housing Foundation is the charitable arm of the Canopy Realtor® Association.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations operating in Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Haywood counties, North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies annually; 2025 recipients received $26,000 in grants and scholarships. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Grants Program is funded by Canopy Housing Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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