GRANTS

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The Greater Cabarrus Foundation is committed to empowering agencies to address the critical needs of Cabarrus County by providing financial support and fostering collaboration. Our grantmaking philosophy prioritizes agencies addressing social determinants based on the Cabarrus Health Alliance/Healthy Cabarrus Community Needs Assessment process and emphasizes funding agencies’ operational needs to enhance their sustainability.

Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Timeline

  • Agencies must meet the following criteria to apply:

    • Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization

    • Provide services to residents in Cabarrus County

    • Address social determinants, such as: 

      • Aging

      • Early Childhood

      • Employment and Training

      • Food Security and Nutrition

      • K-12 Education

      • Healthcare

      • Housing and Homelessness

  • In alignment with its mission to build capacity of nonprofit agencies, the Greater Cabarrus Foundation will award operational grants. Examples of allowed and prohibited use of grant funds are listed below.

    Operating Grant Examples:

    • Salaries and wages for key staff

    • Rent and utility expenses

    • Supplies and materials essential to programming

    Exclusions:

    • Major capital purchases or construction

    • Debt repayment or financial obligation coverage

    • Activities outside Cabarrus County

  • The Greater Cabarrus Foundation will score grant applications using the following criteria:

    • Alignment with Social Determinant Issues

    • Support for Cabarrus County Residents

    • Effective Governance

    • Financial Stability

    • Evidence of Continuous Quality Improvement

    » Click here to access and download the grant scoring rubric.

  • Upon receiving a grant from the Greater Cabarrus Foundation, agencies are expected to fulfill several requirements to ensure transparency and impact:

    • Collaboration on a joint press release announcing the grant award, highlighting the partnership between the Foundation and the funded organization.

    • Provide an annual report detailing how the funds are utilized, and the specific impact achieved in addressing social determinant issues within Cabarrus County. This reporting helps demonstrate accountability and allows us to share success stories that inspire further community support and engagement.

    • Grant Applications Open: July 1, 2026

    • Application Deadline: September 1, 2026 at 11:59PM

    • Award Notification: November - December 2026

  • » Apply Now

    » View a PDF of the Application

    » Watch the recording of our Virtual Grant Cycle Training Session

    » View the Grant Cycle Q&A Document

    To view an applicant video tutorial as well as step-by-step details on creating an account, applying for a grant, and managing follow up requests, click here.

    For technical support, contact: grants@greatercabarrusfoundation.org

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Congratulations to our 2025 inaugural grant recipients!

Click here to read the full press release.