GRANTS
The William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Trust provides support to charitable organizations across the region, honoring the philanthropic legacy of the Cannon family.
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Agencies must meet the following criteria to apply:
Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization
Provide services to residents in Cabarrus County
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While operating grant fund requests are preferred, the WCNC Cannon Charitable Trust does accept grant proposals for capital needs that have a direct correlation to the mission of the organization.
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Grant applications will be scored using the following criteria:
Mission Alignment with WCNC Cannon Charitable Trust
Support for Cabarrus County Residents
Impact on Lives of Cabarrus County Residents
Effective Board Governance
Financial Stability
Click here to download the Scoring Rubric.
Click here to download a printed version of the application.
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Upon receiving a grant award notification, agencies are required to complete the online Grant Agreement before funds are disbursed.
Agencies are also required to submit an online final report on or before December 31, 2026.
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February 1, 2026 – Grant Applications Open
March 31, 2026 – Application Deadline
May 2026 – Award Notification
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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.
The site administrator is Robbie Furr: robbie@greatercabarrusfoundation.org