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Find similar grantsFY 26-27 Innovation Grant Funding Application is sponsored by Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. Smart Start of Mecklenburg County offers innovation grants for programs supporting young children and families.
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FY 26-27 RFA & Innovation Grant Funding Application | Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Select Language Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish FY 26-27 RFA & Innovation Grant Funding Application FY 26-27 RFA & Innovation Grant Funding Application 2026 request for applications APPLICATIONS FOR FY26-27 ARE NOW CLOSED! APPLICATIONS FOR FY27-28 SHOULD BE OPEN IN FEBRUARY 2027!
Thank you for your interest in becoming one of our valued FY26-27 community partners! Please reach out by email to Natacha Duggins , Programs Director with questions. Access the Smart Starts Funds application here .
(Application Questions Here ) Access the Innovation Grant application here .
(Application Questions Here ) February 1 - Grant Portal Opens at 7:00 am February 11 - Drop-In Session #1 for Grant Support at 10:00 am February 25 - Drop-In Session #2 for Grant Support at 9:00 am February 28 - Grant Portal Closes at 5:00 pm March - Review teams meet and evaluate applications (applicants may be asked for additional information) April - Community Investment Committee makes funding recommendations to the Board; Board reviews and approves requests for funding.
NCPC makes final approval and applicants are notified of funding decisions APPLICATION SUPPLEMENTS YOU'LL NEED TO COMPLETE Application Supplements that you'll need to complete: FY26-27 Innovation Grant Applicant Assessment Tool (Innovation Grant Only) For Activities that used line 35 on Budget Worksheet, please attach: Cost Allocation Plan Worksheet Board Minutes Approving Cost Allocation Plan Additionally, you will be asked to upload copies of the following: List of Board of Directors Latest Audited Financial Statement IRS Tax Exempt Letter (501c3 Organizations) For activities applying as a five-star facility Attach one copy of license Resources as you complete your application: Frequently Asked Questions Smart Start Program Catalog Smart Start Community Indicators FY 26-27 Funding Priority Areas Application Scoring Tool Example Innovation Grant-Specific Resources: FY 26-27 Innovation Grant Scoring Tool
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations. Refer to the application for specific requirements related to early childhood and family services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for FY 26-27 Innovation Grant Funding Application are due February 28, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FY 26-27 Innovation Grant Funding Application is funded by Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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