GRANTS

William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Fund

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.

  • Agencies must meet the following criteria to apply:

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

    • Provide services to residents in Cabarrus County

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • February 1, 2026 – Grant Applications Open

    • March 31, 2026 – Application Deadline

    • May 2026 – Award Notification

  • The 2026 grant cycle is CLOSED.

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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.

Congratulations to the 2026 Grant Recipients

  • 1CAN

  • Academic Learning Center

  • Augustine Literacy Project

  • Autism Society of North Carolina

  • AYA House

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas, Cabarrus County

  • Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County

  • Cabarrus Arts Council

  • Cabarrus County Education Foundation

  • Cabarrus County Young Life

  • Cabarrus Meals on Wheels

  • Cabarrus Partnership for Children

  • Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN)

  • Central North Carolina Council, Scouting America

  • Concord Bible Teaching Association

  • Cooperative Christian Ministry

  • Elder Orphan Care

  • El Puente Hispano

  • Families First in Cabarrus County

  • First Baptist Church of Concord (First Missionary Baptist Church)

  • Gate Pregnancy Resource Centers

  • Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County

  • Heart Math Tutoring

  • Junior Charity League of Concord

  • Lockhart Child Development Center

  • Rowan-Cabarrus Young Men's Christian Association

  • The Community Free Clinic

  • The Lantern Project

  • The Open Door House

  • The Salvation Army of Cabarrus and Stanly Counties

  • Walking in the Harvest

  • WeBuild Concord

32 Nonprofits Awarded $385,000 in Grants Through William Coltrane and Norma Craft Cannon Charitable Trust

Originally established as a $300,000 pilot grant cycle, the program expanded to $385,000 in response to the overwhelming level of community need and the strength of the applications submitted.

In total:

  • 32 nonprofit organizations received funding

  • 60 applications were submitted

  • More than $2.25 million in requests were received

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